Technician - Electrical
Harlow College
Essex
- £23,547 - £25,968 per year
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 3 November 2024
Job overview
Electrical Technician
Starting Salary: £25,347 per annum
Location: Harlow
Contract: Full-time,
Permanent
Are you ready to spark your career in the world of electrical technology? Join our dynamic team at Harlow College as an Electrical Technician, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to develop your skills while supporting students and staff in delivering high-quality learning experiences.
About the Role
As an Electrical Technician, you'll be an essential part of our team, helping to shape the future of our learners. Your role will involve:
- Assisting in the setup and use of cutting-edge learning materials and equipment
- Supervising and mentoring students and work placement trainees in practical sessions
- Managing stock, ordering materials, and ensuring the smooth running of workshops
This is a hands-on role where you’ll work in an exciting, fast-paced environment, helping to create a stimulating learning space for the next generation of electricians.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience as a technician (or the enthusiasm and willingness to learn!)
- A good understanding of Health & Safety and hygiene regulations (or an eagerness to develop these skills)
- Strong interpersonal skills and a flexible, can-do attitude
- Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to change
- A proven team player, capable of building strong working relationships
What We Offer
At Harlow College, we believe in investing in our staff. You’ll receive full training to grow your technical skills, with ample opportunities for career development. Plus, enjoy our generous benefits package, including:
- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- College Closure at Christmas and Easter
- Enrolment in to Local Government Pension Scheme
- Funded professional development and training
- Free Parking
- A friendly and supportive working environment
How to Apply
Ready to power up your career? Click the link below or copy and paste the URL into your browser to apply.
https://harlowcollege.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/183593?aisId=12&rmId=3694&src=3
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This vacancy may close early dependant on the volume of applications received, we therefore encourage you to apply ASAP.
Still Unsure?
If you’d like to learn more about the role, feel free to reach out to Mark Strange for an informal chat via email at mstrange@harlow-college.ac.uk
Please note we are not accepting agency CV’s at this time.
Closing Date for Applications: 3rd November 2024 23:59
Interviews Expected: Week commencing 11th November 2024
This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
About Harlow College
The locality
Harlow is strategically placed on the West Essex/Hertfordshire border at the centre of the London, Stansted, Cambridge corridor, one of the fastest growing and economically important areas in the UK. Significant local employers include GlaxoSmith Kline, Raytheon UK, Stansted Airport and Public Health England who are soon to relocate to Harlow. The area also has a thriving manufacturing industry that sits within the supply chain of many large multi-national companies. This means that Harlow College is at the forefront of providing the pipeline for the future workforce in scientific and technical disciplines, as well as, the service economy that supports any thriving region.
The surrounding area includes many attractive villages, which, like the town itself, also serve as dormitory suburbs of London.
About the College
Harlow College is a strong and successful further education college which aims to provide our students with “Not just courses, careers”, providing them with the skills to achieve 1st class destinations and employment.
We place learners at the heart of all we do, and were graded as good by Ofsted who commented that ‘Learners make good progress because their teachers plan lessons and good resources that make learning challenging and stimulating’. Our progress measure (value-added) places us as the top college in the country for A Level progress and in the top 1% for academic and vocational progress.
We offer the widest range of post-16 courses in the area and we have excellent links with employers - giving access to work placements that genuinely help improve career prospects. We also run an extensive range of Apprenticeships including higher apprenticeships which complement our degrees and foundation degrees offered through Anglia Ruskin University and our own Higher National Certificate and Diploma provision. In addition, we work extensively across the area working with adults by providing short vocational courses leading directly to employment.
The College is a multi-million pound campus and substantial investment has resulted in buildings are which are truly inspirational and have cutting edge facilities. These include salons, restaurants, broadcast facilities, a theatre, recording and multimedia studios, a category C biohazard science lab, a healthcare mobility suite and a creche. The most recent of these is our Harlow Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre opening in January 2016 an £11 million investment.
Curriculum
The College has a strong reputation for the quality of its provision and for the richness and breadth of its curriculum. It also has a reputation for the care it gives to its students and for the attention it gives to their personal growth. The college is at the forefront of curriculum innovation, working closely with employers to ensure students leave with the qualifications and the knowledge and competence needed for future life and a career.
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