Electrical Technician in Ashford

Our client are seeking a skilled and proactive Electrical Technician to support practical workshops, providing essential technical assistance to lecturers and students and helping to maintain a safe, well-equipped, and high-quality learning environment across our campuses.

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong technical ability, excellent organisational skills, and a positive, student-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare and set up workshops and classrooms for practical teaching and demonstrations

* Manage stock levels, ordering materials, tools, and equipment in line with College procedures

* Ensure safe handling, storage, and compliance for hazardous substances, including risk assessments

* Maintain, service, repair, and safety-check tools and equipment, keeping accurate records

* Support lecturers and students during practical sessions

* Identify and report defects, faults, or health and safety concerns promptly

* Act as a positive role model, demonstrating College values and behaviours

* Participate in performance reviews and ongoing professional development

* Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role

Key attributes

Essential:

* Level 2 construction craft qualification

* Level 2 Maths and English

* Relevant industrial experience

* Practical construction workshop experience, including maintenance and repair

* Sound knowledge of health and safety in a workshop environment

* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

* Strong communication skills with students, staff and external contacts

* Positive, flexible and proactive approach with the ability to prioritise workload

Desirable:

* Forklift truck licence or willingness to obtain

* First Aid at Work qualification or willingness to achieve

* Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings or weekends

Benefits

* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Staff wellbeing and fitness resources

* Employee recognition schemes

Please note: Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each position we will only be able to respond to applications received with the relevant skills. Should you not hear from us within a week, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. xiskglj

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Consultant: Donna Jackson