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We are seeking to appoint a full time Senior Electrician
Closing date for application is : 29th May 2026
Interview date : 5th June 2026
Aims of Job/Job Purpose
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Senior Electrician to take responsibility for the operation, repair maintenance, and development of electrical services across all college buildings and for the supervision of college electricians.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
* Whilst the role requires a flexible and responsive service, the expectations, in the first instance, are that you will be expected to :-
* Supervise college electricians, apprentices, work experience learners and when required electrical installations works undertaken by external contractors.
* Attend and carry out effective repairs to electrical distribution faults when reported.
* Attend and carry out effective repairs to electrical equipment, plant and machinery when reported.
* Working closely with the portable appliance operative, ensuring any remedial repairs are followed up and carried out effectively
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance on electrical items as directed.
* Liaise with external contractors.
* Carry out electrical scheme installations, works and appliance testing.
* Carry out inspection and testing of electrical installations.
* Report health and safety hazards to the Director of Estates, Assistant Director Estates Operations, Building Manager, Estates Support Manager, Assistant Director Health and Safety.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have:
1. Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems and installations
2. Experience supervising electrical trades staff
3. Excellent problem-solving abilities
4. A commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and compliance
5. Strong communication and organisational skills
6. Comply with internal and external quality standards and contribute to the College's strategic aims.
7. Comply with college policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations.
8. Support the safeguarding and promotion of students' welfare.
9. Maintain confidentiality in relation to all College information and to comply with Data Protection Legislation.
10. Participate in the College's Appraisal scheme and undertake any training as required.
11. Support and actively participate in the implementation of the College's Equal Opportunity policies.
The Job Description for this role has been attached, please refer to it for more detailed information.
About South and City College Birmingham
We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education.
Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economical resource by, providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of the learners, employers and other key stakeholders.
At South and City College Birmingham, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and imbedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors and contractors.
For further details about the role and how to apply:
To apply, please click onto the &slshquot;Apply Online&slshquot; button below.
If you have any queries not specified in the Job Description, please contact the People Services team by email to [emailprotected]
Safeguarding
The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks. including, enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.
All applicants will be required to provide a minimum of two suitable references covering a 5-year period.
An online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are employers cannot take them into account.
Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of learners.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!
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