Electrician

Overview

We are seeking two experienced and qualified maintenance Electricians to join our dynamic Engineering Maintenance team within the Infrastructure Directorate. These are critical roles supporting the ongoing safe and efficient operation of campus facilities.

As an Electrician, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of electrical systems including power and lighting distribution systems, fire alarm networks, control systems, motors, UPS and more. You’ll play a hands-on role while also collaborating with contractors, trainees, and wider Estates colleagues.

You’ll be based across our Penryn and Falmouth campuses, working in both academic and student accommodation buildings. The role includes participation in the on-call rota and occasional support for events or emergency response (e.g. severe weather).

• Undertake preventative and reactive electrical maintenance
• Diagnose faults and resolve issues efficiently and to a high standard
• Provide advice and guidance to apprentices and colleagues
• Liaise with contractors and oversee safe delivery of electrical work
• Maintain accurate records of works undertaken
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety legislation and technical standards

You will be a qualified electrician with a recognised Level 3 apprenticeship (or equivalent), and up-to-date IET Regulations. You’ll be confident working independently in a maintenance setting and capable of solving problems on complex systems and installations.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Recent experience in estates or facilities maintenance
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach
• Full UK driving licence

For further details on the skills/experience required for this role, please see the full job description above.

These positions are offered on a 37.5 hour a week, full time, permanent contract working across Monday-Friday.

If you are looking to have an informal discussion about the vacancy ahead of applying please email Maintenance Supervisor, Mike Rodgers on

The closing date for the position is Sunday 15 February 2026
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As an employer of choice we can offer the successful candidate for this role a range of benefits, including:

• Employer Pension Contribution up to 10%.
• 28 days + 8 days bank holiday.
• Life Assurance
• Subsidised Sports Centre Membership (Gym & Fitness Classes)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker)
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme
• Vivup Lifestyle Discounts

Alongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from working across two leading Universities.

Falmouth Exeter Plus welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.