Electrical Technician

Oxford Brookes University; Oxford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Brookes University is looking for an experienced Electrical Technician to join their Estates team. This full-time role involves maintenance across residential and academic buildings, requiring a recognized apprenticeship and significant operational experience in electrical services. The position offers competitive benefits, including a generous pension scheme and up to 41 days of holiday.

Benefits

Up to 41 days of holiday

Generous Local Government pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Access to NHS Dentist

Access to Brookes Nursery

Access to gym and sports facilities

Qualifications

• Significant post-apprenticeship operational experience in electrical maintenance and installation.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventative, and reactive electrical services across the university’s estate.
• Maintain service records, schedules, and PPMs.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Installation

Education

Recognized apprenticeship in electrical services

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds or equivalent

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations

Job description

Oxford Brookes University is seeking an experienced, reliable, and motivated Electrical Technician to join the Estates team. The role involves undertaking planned, preventative, and responsive maintenance across residential and academic buildings within the University Estate, working on both commercial and domestic properties. Electrical Technicians are expected to play a proactive role within a motivated and innovative team, delivering key objectives aligned with directorate and university-wide requirements.

About the University

As one of the largest employers in Oxford, we pride ourselves on providing a great experience for our staff. Join a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is valued and recognized as vital to the university's success. This is an exciting opportunity within the Estates Electrical Team, part of our Estates & Campus Services Department.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Oxford Brookes University values equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of background, particularly encouraging BAME candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria.

Working Hours

This is a full-time position, typically Monday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The university supports flexible working, part-time work, and job sharing. Interested applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible arrangements with us. The role includes an on-call rota with a payment of £140.62 per month (£1,687.44 annually).

Role Purpose

The primary purpose of the Electrical Technician role is to perform planned, preventative, and reactive electrical services across the university’s estate, including maintaining service records, schedules, and PPMs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualifications: Recognized apprenticeship in electrical services, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent, and 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.
• Experience: Significant post-apprenticeship operational experience in electrical maintenance and installation.

Benefits

Benefits include up to 38 days of holiday (rising to 41), a generous Local Government pension scheme (employer contribution 19.2%), cycle to work scheme, and access to university facilities such as NHS Dentist, Brookes Nursery, gym, and sports facilities. The salary starts at £36,130, rising annually to £39,355, plus a monthly on-call allowance of £140.62.