An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands College for a passionate and proactive Technician in Electrical Installation to provide high-quality technical and practical support within our Electrical Installation department.

The Oaklands Education Group is a vibrant and diverse learning-centred community, providing transformational education for over 100 years. Oaklands is more than just a College and is well positioned to be internationally known, nationally recognised, regionally relevant, and locally significant.

As part of our continued growth and commitment to outstanding technical education, we are seeking a skilled and motivated professional to support both learners and teaching staff in a dynamic workshop environment. You will play a key role in ensuring students have access to safe, well-maintained facilities and resources that enable them to develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed within the electrical industry.

As a Technician in Electrical Installation, you will be responsible for maintaining a professional, safe, and effective workshop environment that supports high-quality teaching and learning.

A significant part of your role will involve preparing, setting up, and maintaining electrical installation bays, tools, equipment, and workshop resources required for practical sessions. You will carry out routine inspections, servicing, first-line maintenance, and fault diagnosis, ensuring all equipment remains safe, operational, and compliant with relevant legislation and regulations.

Working closely with teaching staff, you will provide practical support during lessons, demonstrating the safe use of equipment and supporting learners as they develop their technical skills and industry knowledge. Your guidance will help create a positive learning environment where students can build confidence and achieve their full potential.

You will ensure that workshop materials, consumables, and resources are effectively managed, maintaining stock levels and coordinating orders so that practical activities can be delivered without interruption.

Health and safety will be central to your role. You will conduct regular inspections, maintain accurate compliance records, support risk assessments, oversee safe working practices, and ensure adherence to relevant regulations including PUWER, COSHH, PAT testing requirements, and current electrical standards.

You will also support wider departmental activities including workshop planning, open events, employer engagement activities, learner competitions, and curriculum projects. Through continuous improvement and collaboration with colleagues, you will contribute to an outstanding learner experience.

At Oaklands, we care about your wellbeing and development. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, happiness, and success, all within a welcoming, inclusive, and values-driven work environment where your contribution truly matters.

Oaklands College is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and actively welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Oaklands College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all students and staff, irrespective of their position or role within the College, together with Governors, agency workers, volunteers, placement students, subcontractors, and partners, to share this commitment.

We review applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of interest. Don't wait, apply today and become part of something meaningful.

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