Electrical Technician

Reed Specialist Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Central London university is looking for an Electrical Technician to join their Estates and Facilities team. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance across college buildings, ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational standards and optimizing system performance.

Benefits

Indefinite contract with 35-hour work week

Inclusive work environment

Commitment to diversity and staff development

Qualifications

• Competency in electrical trades with relevant qualifications.
• Knowledge of maintenance processes and safety regulations.
• Effective communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Liaise with contractors for service quality.
• Optimize system performance and solve problems.

Skills

Electrical competencies

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

Level 3 award/certificate in an electrical field or equivalent

Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical

Tools

IT literacy (Excel, Teams, Microsoft packages)

Job description

Electrical Technician

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Central London
• Salary: 34,179 - 37,546

A prestigious Central London university is seeking an Electrical Technician to join their Estates and Facilities team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across college buildings, ensuring compliance with operational, regulatory, and statutory requirements.

Day to Day of the role:

• Undertake planned preventative and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
• Liaise with specialist contractors and other engineers to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Keep teams and clients informed about maintenance progress.
• Optimize and analyze system performance, problem-solving, and offering creative solutions.
• Use an iPad/CAFM system for managing tasks and documentation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Level 3 award/certificate in an electrical field or equivalent, or time-served apprenticeship in Electrical, with strong competencies in electrical trades.
• Knowledge of engineering designs, installations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Understanding of health and safety processes and policies.
• Effective communication skills for clear information conveyance.
• IT literacy (Excel, Teams, and Microsoft packages).
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to provide guidance.
• Proficiency in using, repairing, and maintaining tools.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

Desirable Skills:

• First Aid certification.
• Experience working in critical environments.
• IOSH Managing Safety course.
• City and Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing qualification.

Benefits:

• Indefinite contract with a 35-hour work week.
• Inclusive and welcoming work environment.
• Commitment to diversity and staff development.

The university is dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and values diversity, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals.

How to Apply:

To apply for the Electrical Technician position, please submit your CV and a supporting statement, detailing how you meet the essential criteria. If you possess any of the desirable skills, please highlight these in your application.