Electrician

Colchester Institute Enterprises Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Colchester seeks a proactive Electrician - Maintenance Team Engineer to ensure optimal conditions in college facilities. The role involves maintaining low voltage electrical systems, performing emergency repairs, and supporting building projects in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, particularly in safety standards and energy efficiency. Joining this team offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a pivotal teaching and learning environment while promoting diversity in the workforce.

Benefits

Commitment to diversity

Ongoing career development support

Qualifications

• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above.
• City & Guilds Electrical Qualification / Level 3.
• 18th Edition Qualified (or willing to achieve).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair low voltage electrical systems across the college estate.
• Carry out routine servicing, fault-finding, and emergency repairs.
• Support minor building projects and site improvements.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault-finding

Collaboration

Education

Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE

City & Guilds Electrical Qualification / Level 3

18th Edition Qualified

Job description

Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference

Are you an experienced electrical professional ready to make a real difference in an educational environment? Do you thrive in a hands-on role where no two days are the same? If so, Colchester Institute wants to hear from you!

We’re on the lookout for a proactive and skilled Electrician - Maintenance Team Engineer to join our dedicated Facilities Maintenance Team. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring our college buildings provide the best possible environment for outstanding teaching, learning, and innovation.

Job Title

Electrician - Maintenance Team Engineer

Overview

About the Role:

• Taking the lead on maintaining and repairing low voltage electrical systems across the college estate
• Carrying out routine servicing, fault-finding, and emergency repairs
• Supporting minor building projects, electrical alterations, and site improvements
• Working collaboratively within a multi-skilled team, assisting across mechanical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks when needed

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O-Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent
• City & Guilds Electrical Qualification / Level 3
• 18th Edition Qualified (or willing to achieve)

Essential Experience

• Demonstrable electrical maintenance and installation experience in a commercial environment
• Experience of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, plus recent guidance from HSE
• Experience in implementing energy saving measures

All applications will be assessed against the stated essential requirements, so please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet them.

Colchester Institute is firmly committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We strive to inspire young women to pursue careers in sectors traditionally underrepresented by females, while also embracing diversity in all its forms. Our aim is to attract the most talented individuals to our roles and support their ongoing career development.

We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.