Electrical Engineering Technician

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.

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.