Job Description
Are you hands-on, practical, and passionate about electrical installation and construction skills?
We're looking for a Technician (Electrical) to support our Construction and Building Services provision. This is a practical, varied role where you'll work closely with teaching staff and learners to ensure workshops, equipment and learning environments are safe, organised and ready for high-quality delivery.
You'll play a vital part in supporting electrical installation training, practical assessments and day-to-day workshop activity across the department.
What you'll do:
• Support practical teaching and learning in electrical installation workshops
• Prepare, set up and maintain tools, equipment, rigs and materials
• Demonstrate safe use of tools and equipment and support learner skill development
• Assist with practical assessments, observations and portfolio evidence
• Maintain stock, inventories and safe storage systems
• Ensure workshops meet health & safety standards and risk assessments
• Support tutors and learners during practical sessions and independent study
What we're looking for:
• A vocational qualification at Level 2 or above (or relevant industry experience)
• Confidence working with tools, equipment and workshop environments
• Strong communication skills and a supportive, team-focused approach
• Ability to motivate and support learners in a practical setting
• Commitment to health & safety, safeguarding and confidentiality
• Willingness to work across college sites when required
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. To apply, you MUST have Right to Work in the UK.
Safeguarding Statement
New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.
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