Electrical Engineering Technician
37 Hours per Week | Permanent | All Year Round | Point 14 - 21
37 Hours per Week | Permanent | All Year Round | Point 14 - 21
Prepare the environment. Support the learning. Help practical engineering come to life.
Great practical engineering teaching depends on more than what happens at the front of the classroom.
Equipment needs to work. Components need to be available. Laboratories need to be safe. Practical sessions need to be ready before students arrive.
That’s where you come in.
As our Electrical Engineering Technician, you’ll support practical learning across Electrical and Electronic Engineering, from Level 3 through to higher-level study.
You’ll prepare equipment and resources, support practical sessions, maintain laboratories and workshops and help students and lecturers use specialist equipment safely and effectively.
You might already work as a technician, or you could be an experienced industry practitioner looking to bring your practical knowledge into education.
Either way, you’ll need good technical judgement, strong organisation and a genuine commitment to safe working.
What you'll do
- Prepare apparatus, components and specialist equipment for practical teaching.
- Set up and calibrate electrical test equipment and instrumentation.
- Support lecturers and students during practical sessions and projects.
- Help students use tools, testing equipment and laboratory resources safely.
- Carry out routine inspection, PAT testing where appropriate, maintenance and fault diagnosis.
- Keep laboratories and workshops safe, clean and organised.
- Support risk assessments, COSHH and other health and safety requirements.
- Monitor stock and order electrical components, consumables and equipment.
- Maintain accurate stock and inventory records.
- Manage the safe storage, issue and return of tools and equipment.
- Keep your technical and occupational knowledge current.
- Work with the wider Engineering team to continuously improve practical learning environments.
What you’ll bring
- A relevant Level 2 qualification or above in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Level 2 English and maths, or equivalent.
- Practical Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering experience.
- Confidence using electrical tools, test equipment and instrumentation.
- Good understanding of health and safety in practical engineering environments.
- The ability to carry out routine maintenance and basic fault diagnosis.
- Strong organisation and attention to detaiL
- Good communication and digital skills.
- A willingness to support students developing their practical skills.
- Experience in a laboratory, workshop, education or training environment would be useful, but isn’t essential.
What you’re like
- Practical. You like working with equipment and solving technical problems.
- Safety-focused. You don’t compromise when it comes to safe practical working.
- Organised. You keep equipment, resources and workshops ready for use.
- Supportive. You enjoy helping people develop their practical skills.
- Observant. You notice faults, risks and missing resources quickly.
- Reliable. Colleagues know practical sessions will be ready when you’re involved.
- Technically curious. You want to keep learning as engineering technology develops.
- Collaborative. You enjoy being part of a wider teaching and technical team.
Essentials
- You’ll need an enhanced DBS check. If you get the job, we’ll do this for you.
- You’re committed to safeguarding and inclusivity.
- You can work safely within engineering laboratories and workshops.
- You’re willing to maintain your current technical and occupational competence
- You can work across college sites when required.
Benefits
At Wigan & Leigh College, technical education is at the heart of what we do.
Our Engineering students learn by doing. They need access to the equipment, technology and practical environments that help turn theory into real technical skill.
As an Electrical Engineering Technician, you’ll help make that possible.
You’ll work alongside lecturers and other technical colleagues, using your practical expertise to create safe, professional learning environments where students can develop confidence with the equipment and techniques used in industry.
And because our provision stretches from Level 3 into higher-level engineering, you’ll be supporting students at different points in their journey towards technical careers.
Great people. Change lives.
Time to recharge
- Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays, depending on your role
- Family-friendly leave policies
Wellbeing as well as work
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Medicash healthcare plan
- Occupational health support
- Confidential counselling
- Specsavers eye test vouchers
- A culture where people look out for each other
Financial peace of mind·
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Salary sacrifice sc
- hemes, including Cycle to Work and buy tech
- Railcard and Tusker Green Car Scheme
- Local and national discount schemes
Clear progression routes·
- Ongoing professional development
- Opportunities to build experience across apprenticeships, employer engagement and learner support
- Opportunities to step up, specialise or move across college teams
- Leadership pathways
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Electrical Engineering Technician. Apply now.
Electrical Engineering Technician in Wigan employer: Wigan & Leigh College
Wigan & Leigh College is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its staff while making a significant impact on the community. With a supportive work culture, generous benefits including a comprehensive healthcare plan and pension schemes, and clear pathways for professional development, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in shaping the futures of our students in a vibrant environment where your contributions truly change lives.
