Electrical Installation Technician

Stafford, Staffordshire
Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group

TECHNICIAN IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Full-time 37 hours per weekLocation: Stafford CollegeSalary: £21,146 – £24,405

Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group is currently home to around 2,000 apprentices where we work with over 800 individual employers. In addition, we have a population of over 5,000 full-time students and around 500 students on higher education programmes.

NSCG is financially one of the strongest of its kind in the country with very high success rates and the best provider of construction skills training in Staffordshire.

We are one of only 3 providers in England to achieve an outstanding grade for apprenticeships delivery under the Ofsted’s new inspection framework – in fact we’re outstanding in every inspection area. To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website.

At present, we are investing c£25 million in a new Technology & Engineering facility at our Stafford site and also a further c£20 million at our Newcastle site in a combined project to become an Institute of Technology & Engineering Centre in association with Keele University.

We are looking for suitably qualified individuals to join our pro-active, dynamic and friendly Construction team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of technical support within the Electrical Installation department. You will also support the delivery of outstanding workshop teaching, learning and assessment within the Electrical Installation curriculum which is key to delivering high quality apprenticeships and work based training to local employers.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To support all technical aspects of delivery in the workshop and assist staff in developing students in industry standard skills and competency in the construction areas with an emphasis on Electrical Technology.
• To be responsible for the storage, stock control and maintenance of tools, materials and equipment.
• To be trained to current legislation in the use of appropriate machinery and be confident in their use.
• To ensure that all equipment is maintained in a safe working condition, making any repairs s/he is qualified to do, and reporting in writing to the Head of Department any defects or safety hazards and completing relevant service documentation.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Has a Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline or a willingness to achieve one.
• Has Health & Safety qualification/ or relevant experience or willing to gain these
• Has relevant industry/professional experience within the relevant sector.
• Has knowledge of current developments in relevant vocational area.
• Able to communicate effectively with students and peers.

What’s in it for you?

The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (defined benefits scheme with 24% employer contribution)
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
• 24 days annual leave rising to 30 following 5 year’s service (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure period)

Get in touch

If you wish to have an informal discussion prior to your application, please contact Lisa Reading (Head of Engineering, Construction & Motor Vehicle) at who will arrange an appointment for you to visit the College and answer any initial questions you may have.

How to apply

To apply for the role of Technician in Electrical Installation, please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete an online application form.

(If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).

The closing date for completed applications is 26 th February 2023

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.