Technician in Electrical

Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Technician in Electrical to join our Structural Technologies Department at our Slough and Langley campus on a full-time permanent basis.

Technician in Electrical

This full-time Technician in Electrical role involves working 37 hours per week Monday – Friday on all-year-round basis at Slough and Langley College, reporting to the Head of Department – Structural Technologies. It is on Scale G of our Support Staff pay scale offering a salary between G17 £25,483 up to G19 £27,284.  

The main purpose of the Technician in Electrical role is to support the Structural Technologies department by ensuring the efficient and safe operation of workshops. Key responsibilities include maintaining equipment, managing stores and stock levels of consumables, assisting teachers with practical sessions, and supporting students during End Point Assessments. The Technician in Electrical is also responsible for maintaining a clean workshop environment, conducting safety inspections, performing repairs, and adhering to all college policies regarding health, safety, and risk management.

To be eligible for this role, candidates must possess a Level 2 trade qualification specifically in Electrical, along with a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths. Applicants must demonstrate experience working in a workshop setting with machining tools and equipment. While not required, experience working with young people or within an educational environment is desirable. The role requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, while maintaining organized, methodical work practices.

Please Note: Blind Application Process

Windsor Forest Colleges Group uses blind recruitment, meaning hiring managers cannot access uploaded CVs. Shortlisting is based entirely on how well your supporting statement in your application form demonstrates that you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. Please ensure you address each point clearly, as failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture Maidenhead.  Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

Our staff benefit from:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and college closure days
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) currently offering 24.3% employer contribution
• Free on-site parking at all sites
• Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance
• Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria  
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on 18th July 2026*

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis*

To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.

*Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process. 
 
Recruitment Agencies we have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.