Electrical Technician (Temporary)
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Job Description
Electrical Technician
Temporary
Location: the West Midlands
Start date: November 2026
Are you a qualified electrician looking to use your trade experience to support the next generation of technicians?
About the Role
A further education provider in the West Midlands is looking for an Electrical Technician to provide technical support across its practical workshops.
You'll work alongside teaching staff to prepare equipment and training bays for practical sessions, and you'll support learners as they develop their skills on the workshop floor. You'll also keep tools and equipment in good working order and make sure the workshop stays a safe, well-organised place to learn.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing materials, tools and practical bays for teaching sessions, demonstrations and assessments.
- Maintaining and repairing electrical tools, testing equipment and workshop machinery.
- Providing technical support to teaching staff and learners during practical sessions.
- Maintaining workshop environments in line with current health and safety standards.
- Monitoring consumables and supporting the ordering of materials and stock.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- A Level 3 qualification in electrical installation, or equivalent
- Relevant industry experience as an electrician or electrical technician
- Up-to-date knowledge of electrical health and safety standards
- Strong communication and organisational skills
Desirable (but not essential):
- BS 7671 Wiring Regulations qualification
- Inspection and testing qualification, such as the 2391
- Previous experience in an education or training environment
If you're ready to put your electrical experience to work in a learning environment, 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
- Level 3 qualification in electrical installation or equivalent
- Relevant industry experience as electrician or electrical technician
- Up-to-date knowledge of electrical health and safety standards
- Strong communication and organisational skills
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- Location: West Midlands
- Sector: Further And Higher Education
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- Subject: Electrical Installation