Senior Maintenance Electrical Technician

As a Maintenance Electrician, you will be responsible for the safe and effective maintenance of electrical systems across the campus and student accommodation facilities.

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive electrical repairs.
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults in academic buildings, residences, communal areas and plant rooms.
• Maintaining systems including lighting, emergency lighting, small power, distribution boards, access control and other building services equipment.
• Supporting statutory compliance, health and safety checks and the safe operation of campus facilities.
• Working with other maintenance disciplines and specialist contractors when required.
• Providing a professional and helpful service to students, staff and visitors.
• The role may involve working in occupied student accommodation and responding to urgent maintenance issues, particularly during peak periods.
• The buildings are located across a large campus so this role will be foot mobile and requires you to be physically fit.

• A recognised Level 3 electrical qualification, such as an NVQ or City & Guilds qualification in Electrical Installation, Electrical Maintenance or a related discipline.
• A current
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification – BS 7671 .
• Relevant experience as a maintenance electrician, ideally within commercial premises, education, healthcare, residential, facilities management or student accommodation.
• Good knowledge of electrical maintenance, fault-finding and safe isolation procedures.
• An understanding of health and safety requirements, including risk assessments and permit-to-work systems.
• The ability to communicate professionally with colleagues, contractors, students and other building users.
• A proactive approach and the ability to manage maintenance tasks safely and efficiently.

• Experience working in a live, occupied environment.
• Asbestos Awareness and relevant health and safety training.
• Experience using a computerised maintenance management system.

• A varied maintenance role across academic buildings, campus facilities and student accommodation.
• Ongoing training and professional development, with opportunities to broaden your technical skills.
• A supportive in-house engineering team and a stable working environment.

Competitive salary:

£38,000 - £42,000

• Up to 40 days annual leave and generous pension benefits.
• Opportunities for overtime, additional training and career progression where available.
• Access to on-site facilities and employee benefits.