Technician - Electrical installations in Cambridge

An exciting opportunity is available for a Technician to join an Electrical Installations team across Cambridge and Huntingdon. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary of £25,192–£27,152 per annum, plus a range of staff benefits.

About the Role

The role provides high-quality technical support to learning programmes within an Electrical Installations department, ensuring workshops, equipment and practical teaching areas are effectively prepared and maintained. The post holder will work closely with teaching staff to support practical sessions and demonstrations and will also contribute to course development, team meetings and the continued growth of the department. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone interested in developing a career within education and could provide a pathway into teaching and assessing in the future. The successful applicant will report to the Assistant Head of Department for Electrical Installations for day-to-day responsibilities and other departmental duties.

Location: Predominantly based at the Cambridge Campus, although occasional travel to the Huntingdon Campus may be required.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain and carry out basic repairs to equipment within workshops and training areas.
• Prepare and set up equipment, tools, materials and assessment areas for practical sessions and demonstrations.
• Provide practical support to teaching staff during workshop sessions, demonstrations and assessments.
• Help maintain a safe, organised and effective working environment, ensuring good Health & Safety practices are followed at all times.
• Support the development and preparation of practical activities for learning programmes.
• Contribute to team meetings and the ongoing development of the Electrical Installations provision.

Further responsibilities and duties are detailed within the full Job Description.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone with at least one year’s relevant trade experience, including practical experience within an electrical environment, particularly in maintenance and repair. You will have up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety requirements relating to Electrical Installations, alongside good interpersonal, administrative and communication skills. You should be well organised, able to meet deadlines and confident in building positive working relationships with both colleagues and students. Applicants should also hold a minimum Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations.

Benefits

• Generous holiday leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Free gym membership option and discounted classes
• Discounted rates on courses
• Health expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services
• Free on-site car parking
• Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores
• On-site restaurants, retail and coffee outlets
• Staff development opportunities

Safeguarding

The role requires a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).