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Job Title: Electrical Installations Workshop Technician
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: £25,192 - £27,152 per annum
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Role Overview
A leading Further Education institution in Cambridgeshire is seeking an Electrical Installations Technician to provide technical support across its practical workshops.
You will work alongside teaching staff to maintain equipment, prepare assessment bays, and assist students during practical sessions while ensuring high Health & Safety standards. This role offers an excellent work-life balance and a direct pathway to progress into lecturing or assessing.
Key Responsibilities- Workshop Maintenance: Maintain and repair electrical tools, testing equipment, and workshop machinery.
- Session Preparation: Set up materials, components, and practical bays for student sessions, demonstrations, and exams.
- Instructional Support: Provide technical assistance to staff and students during practical workshops.
- Health & Safety: Maintain safe, organized workshop environments in line with safety regulations and COSHH guidelines.
- Stock Control: Monitor consumables, assist with stocktakes, and support material ordering.
Essential Requirements
- Qualifications: Minimum Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (or equivalent).
- Experience: 1+ years of practical electrical experience, particularly in maintenance or repair.
- Safety: Up-to-date knowledge of electrical Health & Safety standards.
- Skills: Strong communication, organization, and ability to build positive relationships with learners.
Desirable Criteria
- Level 3 Electrical qualification or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- Previous experience in an education or training environment.
Key Benefits
- £25,192 - £27,152 salary + generous pension scheme
- Exceptional annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
- Employer-funded training and clear progression into teaching
- On-site parking, health schemes, and staff discounts
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Because education matters.
Dovetail and Slate Limited.
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.
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