Cambridge Regional College have an exciting opportunity for a technician to join our Electrical Installations team at our Cambridge and Huntingdon Campus. You will join us on a full time basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of between £25,192 - £27,152 per annum, plus staff benefits.
Cambridge Regional College is a large and inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in a number of fields. Our campus facilities are among the best in the country, and you’ll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction. CRC is a college to be proud of and to be in.
In addition, we value our staff as we understand they make the difference in transforming lives, our investment in our staff has been formally recognised in being accredited with Investors in People Gold status.
Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include:
- Generous holiday leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Free gym membership option and discounted classes
- Discounted rates on college courses
- BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services
- Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards@CRC
- On site restaurants, retail and coffee outlets (Costa Coffee at Cambridge Campus and Starbucks at Huntingdon Campus)
- Staff Development opportunities.
About the role:
To provide high-quality technical support to learning programmes within the Electrical Installations department, ensuring workshops, equipment and practical teaching areas are effectively prepared and maintained. The post holder will work closely with teaching staff to support practical sessions and demonstrations and will also contribute to course development, team meetings and the continued growth of the department.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone interested in developing a career within education and could provide a pathway into teaching and assessing in the future.
The successful applicant will report to the Assistant Head of Department for Electrical Installations for day-to-day responsibilities and other departmental duties.
Location: Predominantly based at the Cambridge Campus, although occasional travel to the Huntingdon Campus may be required.
Main Responsibilities
- Maintain and carry out basic repairs to equipment within workshops and training areas.
- Prepare and set up equipment, tools, materials and assessment areas for practical sessions and demonstrations.
- Provide practical support to teaching staff during workshop sessions, demonstrations and assessments.
- Help maintain a safe, organised and effective working environment, ensuring good Health & Safety practices are followed at all times.
- Support the development and preparation of practical activities for learning programmes.
- Contribute to team meetings and the ongoing development of the Electrical Installations provision.
Further responsibilities and duties are detailed within the full Job Description.
What we are looking for in our role:
We are looking for someone with at least one year’s relevant trade experience, including practical experience within an electrical environment, particularly in maintenance and repair. You will have up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety requirements relating to Electrical Installations, alongside good interpersonal, administrative and communication skills. You should be well organised, able to meet deadlines and confident in building positive working relationships with both colleagues and students. Applicants should also hold a minimum Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations.
Safeguarding statement
Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
