Electrical Services Officer

Warwick; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Onsite childcare facilities

Job summary

The University of Warwick is seeking an experienced Electrical Services Officer (Fire & Security Systems) to maintain the safety, compliance, and reliability of our campus infrastructure. You will oversee maintenance, compliance, and operational performance across all fire and security systems.

Within the Estates - Maintenance Operations - Electrical Services team, you will lead planned preventative maintenance, inspections, testing, remedial works, and installations by in-house staff and

Qualifications

• Fully qualified electrician with substantial experience on fire & security systems.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience within a maintenance or facilities environment.
• Strong understanding of statutory compliance requirements and industry best practice.
• Highly organised with excellent record-keeping and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and the confidence to make informed technical decisions.
• An effective communicator who can build positive working relationships with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, compliance, and performance of campus fire and security systems.
• Lead delivery of planned preventive maintenance, inspections, testing, remedial works, and installations by in-house teams and specialist contractors.
• Ensure all activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with statutory requirements and University policies.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and support continuous improvement of services.

Skills

Fully qualified electrician

Supervisory experience

Statutory compliance

Record-keeping

Communication

Job description

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Department: Estates - Maintenance Operations - Electrical Services

Contract Type:Indefinite

Hours: Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Closing Date: Monday 19 October 2026, 11:59 pm

Full time Salary Range: £35,608 - £46,049 per annum

About the Role

This is a re-advertisement, previous candidates need not apply.

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

The University of Warwick is seeking an experienced and motivated Electrical Services Officer (Fire & Security Systems) to play a vital role in maintaining the safety, compliance, and reliability of our extensive campus infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified electrical professional with experience in fire and security systems who is looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and supportive environment.

As Electrical Services Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, compliance, and operational performance of the University's fire and security systems across campus.

Working within the Maintenance Department, you will lead the delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM), inspections, testing programmes, remedial works, and installations carried out by both in-house teams and specialist contractors.

You will ensure all activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with statutory requirements, University policies, and industry standards. A key part of the role will involve providing technical leadership, maintaining accurate compliance records, and supporting the continuous improvement of services.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here) .

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a fully qualified electrician with substantial experience working on fire and security systems.


• Have previous supervisory or team leadership experience within a maintenance or facilities environment.


• Possess a strong understanding of statutory compliance requirements and industry best practice.


• Be highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and record-keeping skills.


• Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and the confidence to make informed technical decisions.


• Be an effective communicator who can build positive working relationships with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders.


• Take a proactive and professional approach to delivering safe, reliable, and compliant services.

About the Department

Why Join the University of Warwick?

• At Warwick, you'll become part of a forward-thinking institution renowned for excellence, innovation, and collaboration. We value the expertise and commitment of our staff and provide an environment where you can develop and thrive.


• In return, we offer:


• Competitive salary of up to£46,049per annum


• 42 days annual leave(including bank holidays and customary days)


• Extensive staff benefits and wellbeing support


• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development


• A supportive and inclusive working environment


• The opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's leading university campuses

We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click here .

If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our Relocation Guide to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process.

Warwick is committedto building an organisation ofmutual respectanddignity, promoting awelcoming, diverse, and inclusive workingand learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to berecognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.

We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages here .

The University currently holds aRace Equality Charter Bronze Award,Athena Swan Sliver Awardand aDisability Smart Bronze Award.Further information on all of the University's Awards and Accreditations can be found here . The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance .

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