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      Electrician - Maintenance Team Engineer

      Recruiter
      Colchester Institute
      Location
      Colchester
      Salary
      £31,284.24 - £35,228.44 Per Year
      Posted
      15 Feb 2026 09:13
      Closes
      24 Feb 2026 23:59
      Reference
      EMTM-NH
      Sector
      Further Education
      Job Level
      Teaching / Lecturing
      Specialism
      Estates / Facilities / Operations
      Contract Type
      Permanent
      Hours
      Full Time
      Organisational Type
      General Further Education College
      Teacher Training
      Teacher Training Not Offered

      Electrician - Maintenance Team Engineer

      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

      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.
      No account needed
      We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!
      Please note most roles advertised on AoC Jobs are posted directly by the college or employing organisation and are not being handled by the AoC Recruitment Team. If you would like to hear about interim and/or permanent roles being handled by AoC Recruitment, please send your CV to [email protected] and one of the team will be in touch.

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