High Skills Technician - Electrical Installation

Dovetail & SlateLondonreedpublished 10/27/2026

Your tasks

Are you a skilled electrician looking to bring your expertise into a workshop environment and support the next generation of installers?

About the Role An FE College in London is seeking a High Skills Technician in Electrical Installation to provide technical support across its practical workshops. You'll work alongside teaching staff to keep equipment and workshop areas in good order, prepare materials for practical sessions, and give hands-on support to learners as they develop their skills. This is a permanent role with a start date of November 2026.

  • Maintaining and repairing electrical tools, testing equipment and workshop machinery.
  • Preparing materials, components and practical bays for student sessions and assessments.
  • Providing technical assistance to staff and students during practical workshops.
  • Maintaining a safe, organised workshop environment in line with health and safety regulations.
  • Monitoring consumables and stock levels, and supporting material ordering.

If you're ready to bring your electrical expertise into a workshop setting and support learners on their journey into the trade, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Essential

  • Level 2 qualification in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
  • Practical electrical industry experience, particularly in maintenance or installation work
  • Up-to-date knowledge of electrical health and safety standards
  • Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with learners

Desirable (but not essential)

  • Level 3 Electrical qualification or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
  • Previous experience in an education or training environment

What we offer

Salary: £31,000 - £33,621 per annum

Other

High Skills Technician - Electrical Installation Permanent Location: Middlesex

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.

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