Technician in Electronic/Electrical Engineering

Application Deadline: 11 June 2026

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Graig Campus

Reporting To: Karen Flannery

Compensation: £15,936 - £17,677 / year

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and reactive electrical maintenance on a wide range of workshop machinery, including:
  Mechanical Machinery: Eg: Motors for lathes, milling machines, pillar drills, etc.
  Automated Systems: CNC machinery and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Diagnose electrical faults, replace components, and ensure all equipment is calibrated and "ready for use" for student cohorts.
• Maintain, upgrade and service equipment as planned, required or requested

• Build, wire, and test electrical control panels to industry standards.
• Assist in the setup and wiring of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and associated HMI/sensor networks for educational rigs.
• Interpret and update electrical schematics and circuit diagrams.

• Provide technical support to students and lecturers during practical workshop sessions.
• Prepare materials, components, and specialised kits for electrical installation or electronics practical.
• Demonstrate correct tool usage and safe working practices to learners.

• Conduct regular Health & Safety (H&S) inspections, including PAT testing and fixed wire checks where appropriate.
• Maintain rigorous compliance documentation and risk assessments for all workshop machinery.
• Manage departmental stock levels, including sourcing and ordering specialised electrical components and consumables.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and professional workshop environment.
• Prepare, maintain and update relevant Health & Safety documentation such as Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, COSHH records and equipment maintenance records, in liaison with course teams.
• Receive relevant training as and when necessary
• Ensure the care, control, maintenance and security of course equipment, materials and stock with tools and equipment being stored away after each session
• Maintain stores inventory for consumables, equipment and delivery resources
• Carry out ordering of stock in line with college financial procedures and update online ordering database
• Participate in course team; student consultative committees; and curriculum area meetings as required
• Carry out duties which support marketing and promotion of the course programme
• Support lecturers and students in undertaking workshop-based activities, in line with agreed timetable
• Carry out any other duties as directed by the Principal/Chief Executive commensurate with the grade of the post at the initial place of work or other locations within the College

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Level 3 vocational qualification in electrical / electronic engineering or related engineering discipline
• GCSE English and Maths at a minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent
• IOSH Managing Safely (If you are not IOSH qualified, you will be expected to undertake training as soon as possible)
• Appropriate Health & Safety training (or willingness to undertake appropriate training)
• First Aid Qualification (If you are not First Aid qualified, you will be expected to undertake training as soon as possible)
• Industrial Background: Proven experience working with industrial 3-phase machinery and control circuits.
• Recent and relevant experience of industrial electrical engineering maintenance
• Strong skills in panel wiring, crimping, soldering, and the use of diagnostic test equipment (Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Insulation Testers)
• A good understanding of the technical support role in Further & Higher Education.
• Be competent in the use of 3 phase systems and associated electrical engineering machinery
• Good communicator with diplomacy and tact
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to work harmoniously with students and colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Ability to work flexibly

• 8th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
• Testing & Inspection Qualification (e.g., C&G 2391)

• Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 0/1 Desirable
• Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 0/1 Desirable

Job Benefits

• You will receive 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays and five closure days which totals at 41 days holiday per year. You also receive an additional 4 days after 5 years service.
• Extremely generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 20%.
• Award-winning professional learning and development programme.  
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site car parking
• Online and instore retail discounts