Workshop Technician - Electrical Installation

Workshop Technician - Electrical Installation

Application Deadline: 1 June 2026

Department: Construction

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Southgate Campus

Compensation: £31,521 - £33,483 / year

Description

Are you a qualified electrician looking for a role that keeps you close to the trade while offering the stability and purpose of a college environment? Do you want to be part of a supportive, forward looking team and know that your expertise is directly helping the next generation of electricians get their start? If so, we would love to hear from you.

As our Electrical Installation Workshop Technician, you will be responsible for the day to day operation, maintenance and organisation of the Electrical Installation workshops at our Southgate campus. You will prepare workshops for practical sessions, provide technical support to lecturers and learners, deliver demonstrations modelling correct wiring techniques, safe isolation procedures and testing methods, and keep tools, equipment, training rigs and benches in excellent working order.

Key Responsibilities

• Workshop preparation: Prepare, set up and maintain the Electrical Installation workshops for practical teaching sessions, ensuring all tools, equipment, components and consumables are ready, safe and fit for purpose.
• Technical support and demonstrations: Provide hands on technical support to lecturers during practical lessons and assessments, and deliver demonstrations to learners modelling correct wiring techniques, safe isolation procedures, testing methods and effective use of electrical tools and equipment.
• Equipment and maintenance: Maintain, service and carry out basic repairs on tools, testing equipment, training rigs and benches, arranging specialist servicing and calibration where required.
• Health and safety: Maintain high standards of health and safety in the workshops at all times, carry out routine safety checks on tools, portable equipment and fixed installations, support risk assessments and COSHH documentation, and promote safe isolation and working practices with staff and learners.
• Stock and workshop management: Manage stock control, ordering and secure storage of materials, components and consumables within budget, keep workshops clean and organised to industry standards, and assist with the development of workshop layout, testing areas and training rigs.
• Learner support: Support learners during practical activities, assist with inductions covering workshop rules, PPE requirements and electrical safety expectations, and work collaboratively with teaching staff to support learner progress.
• Audits and inspections: Support audits, awarding body visits and external verification as required, maintaining accurate safety, testing and maintenance records throughout.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation, or equivalent.
• English and Maths at Level 2 or above.
• Practical experience within the electrical installation trade or a workshop environment.
• Experience maintaining electrical tools, equipment or training rigs.
• Sound knowledge of electrical installation systems, tools and materials.
• Strong awareness of electrical health and safety, including safe isolation procedures.
• Ability to organise and manage a practical electrical workshop effectively.
• Effective communication skills and a calm, confident, approachable manner with staff and learners.
• Basic IT skills including email, inventory systems and digital record keeping.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding.

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• A Health and Safety qualification or electrical safety training.
• A First Aid qualification.
• Experience supporting a teaching or training environment.
• Experience of stock control and ordering electrical materials.
• Experience working with young people or learners.

Benefits

• Annual Season Ticket Loans - Purchase a loan to spread the cost over a year using a salary sacrifice scheme, paid monthly through your salary.
• Cycle to Work Scheme - Tax free bikes available through a scheme run by Cyclescheme Ltd, saving approximately 32% of the cost.
• Employee Support Helpline - Free 24/7 counselling and advice for staff and their families, confidential and provided by the Employee Assistance Helpline.
• Eye Tests for DSE Users - Refund of the cost of regular eye tests for staff using Display Screen Equipment as part of their duties.
• Flu Vouchers - Free flu vaccination vouchers for established staff, redeemable at participating pharmacies.
• Gym Facilities - Free access to the on site Sports Centre at Southgate Campus, including cardio, strength and conditioning equipment, Monday to Friday within term time.
• Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments - Competitively priced hairdressing services available at the Colindale Campus, with staff offers during lunch hours or after work.
• High Street Discounts - Access to staff discount platforms and local high street stores within walking distance of the three main campuses, plus additional special offers.
• Read our Employee Pledge here - A commitment to delivering a supportive and inclusive workplace.