Electrical Technician (Temporary)
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Electrical Technician
Temporary | Contract
Start date: 19 October 2026
Are you an experienced electrician who would enjoy supporting learners in a busy workshop environment?
About the Role
You'll join a further education provider as an Electrical Technician, making sure practical sessions run smoothly, safely and on time. You'll prepare the workshop, the tools and the materials so that teaching staff and learners can get straight to work.
You'll also work alongside lecturers during practical sessions, helping learners use equipment correctly and keeping health and safety standards high throughout.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing workshop areas, tools, materials and practical bays ahead of teaching sessions, demonstrations and assessments.
- Maintaining, servicing and repairing electrical tools, testing equipment and workshop machinery.
- Supporting teaching staff during practical sessions and assisting learners with the correct use of equipment.
- Upholding health and safety standards in all workshop and training areas.
- Managing stock and consumables so that materials and tools are available when they are needed.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- A relevant vocational qualification in electrical installation or a related trade
- Practical industry experience in an electrical environment
- Up-to-date knowledge of electrical health and safety standards
- Strong organisational and communication skills
Desirable (but not essential):
- BS 7671 Wiring Regulations qualification
- Inspection and testing qualification
- Previous experience in an education or training environment
If you're ready to put your trade experience to work supporting the next generation of electricians, we'd love to hear from you.
Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.
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Your Recruitment Consultant
Ben Hobbs
Managing Recruitment Consultant
Requirements
- Relevant vocational qualification in electrical installation or related trade
- Practical industry experience in electrical environment
- Up-to-date knowledge of electrical health and safety standards
- Strong organisational and communication skills
Skills & Qualifications
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- Sector: Further And Higher Education
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