TECHNICIAN - ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 

Full-time     37 hours per week
Location:      Newcastle
Salary:     Scale points 6 - 10 (£24,348 - 25,538)
Holiday:    24 Days per year, rising to 30 days following 5 years' service
        (Plus  Bank holidays and Christmas closure)

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country.  In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF). 

The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's 'staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners' 'teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive' and 'teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive'.' In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. 

Would you like to be part of a determined, progressive and ambitious college which strives to deliver an outstanding experience for its learners? Then come and join the Construction Team at Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group.   

We are looking for suitably qualified individuals to join our pro-active, dynamic and friendly team of construction staff.  The successful candidate will be required to provide effective and efficient day to day technical and stores support to the Skills and Technology Centre, with specific focus on electrical installation trade

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

•    To ensure that all equipment is maintained in a safe working condition carrying out general, routine and breakdown maintenance where he/she is qualified to do so.
•    To prepare and maintain tools and equipment for workshop use in a safe and usable condition.
•    To be responsible as required for the safety, tidiness and general appearance of the Centre's stores and workshops.  
•    To be trained to current legislation in the use of appropriate machinery and be confident in their use.
•    To be responsible for COSHH within the Trades area.

Required Skills and Experience:

•    Has appropriate qualifications and/or experience in the provision of technical support within either education or industry.
•    Demonstrates a high level of initiative and the ability to manage and prioritise his/her own workload to a significant degree.
•    Has good communication skills and the ability to relate to all staff and students in a professional manner.

What's in it for you?

The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:

•    Local Government Pension Scheme
•    24 days annual leave rising to 30 after 5 years (plus Bank Holiday and Christmas closure)
•    Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
•    Subsidised Gym Membership.
•    Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
•    Staff parking available
•    Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme
•    On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast

How to apply

To apply for the role of Technician - Electrical Installation, please click on 'Apply' and complete an online application form.
(If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).

The closing date for completed applications is 3rd August 2025.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community