Coleg Sir Gar | Coleg Ceredigion
Technician in Electronic/Electrical Engineering
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Technician in Electronic/Electrical Engineering
Application Deadline: 11 June 2026 Department: Engineering Location: Graig Campus Compensation: £15,936 - £17,677 / year
Description
Are you a skilled electrical professional looking for a rewarding role where your expertise makes a real impact?
Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion are seeking a proactive Electronic/Electrical Engineering Technician to bring vital industry expertise to our dynamic Graig Campus workshops. This hands-on position perfectly bridges the gap between traditional industrial electrical skills and modern control systems. Whether you are wiring electrical control panels, diagnosing faults in industrial 3-phase machinery, or mentoring student engineers through practical sessions, your work will drive innovation, excellence, and safety every single day.
If you’re looking for a balanced week where your technical mastery directly shapes the future of the industry, this is the career move you've been looking for.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Maintenance & Machinery Support 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 Panel Building & PLC Integration 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. Workshop & Instructional Support 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. Compliance, H&S, and Operations 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
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Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential Criteria: 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 Desirable Criteria 8th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) Testing & Inspection Qualification (e.g., C&G 2391) Welsh Language Requirements: Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 0/1 Desirable Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 0/1 Desirable (See detailed language descriptions attached)
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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
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion At Coleg Sir Gar & Coleg Ceredigion, we inspire learners to fulfil potential and achieve excellence. To do this, we need the best employees to continue our culture of respect, unity and professionalism. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and areas of the community to the college.
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Disability Confident Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion are proud to be a disability confident employer. As a result, we ensure our recruitment process is fully inclusive and accessible to all, communicate and promote all opportunities, anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments, support existing employees who acquire a disability or long term health condition to stay in work, and offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
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