Electrical Technician (695944)

University of Strathclyde; Inchinnan; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK seeks an Electrical Technician to manage the maintenance of electrical infrastructures while ensuring safety. The ideal candidate will have an HNC/HND in an electrical discipline, knowledge of HV and LV systems, and good maintenance experience. This role offers training opportunities for LV and HV authorisation, contributing to significant projects in energy systems.

Benefits

Training for obtaining LV and HV authorisation

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC / HND level in an electrical/electronic discipline or equivalent.
• Appreciation of HV systems and good knowledge of LV systems.
• Experience with planned maintenance and current health and safety legislation.
• Effective communication skills to interact with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading maintenance activities for electrical infrastructure.
• Carry out surveys and inspections, preparing material cost estimates.
• Investigate and resolve electrical issues and support mechanical works.

Skills

Electrical/electronic discipline or significant relevant experience

Knowledge of HV and LV systems

Experience with planned maintenance and health and safety legislation

Effective communication skills

Education

HNC / HND level in electrical/electronic discipline or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Salary range: £37,694 - £46,049 per annum
FTE: 1 (35 hours/week)
Term: Open-ended
Closing Date: 17 November 2025
Location: Inchinnan, Renfrew

Overview

We are looking to recruit an Electrical Technician with expertise in the professional engineering arena and put those skills to practical use to deliver testing programmes in a safe and cost-effective manner. Reporting to the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be involved in the design, planning and implementation of projects, ensuring a safe environment is provided and maintained throughout. You will be required to investigate and resolve electrical issues and there will also be some mechanical works too.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading maintenance activities for all electrical infrastructure, plant, communications and instrumentation systems, implementing procedures relevant to their safe operation & maintenance.
• Carry out surveys and inspections, preparing bills of material cost estimates.
• Investigate and resolve electrical issues and support mechanical works.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC / HND level in an electrical/electronic discipline, or equivalent, or significant relevant experience.
• Appreciation of HV systems and good knowledge of LV systems, protection, and communications systems.
• Experience with planned maintenance, electrical services and current health and safety legislation.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders.

Benefits

You will receive training and work towards obtaining LV authorisation quickly, with the opportunity to work towards HV authorisation in the future.

About PNDC

PNDC is a world‑class whole energy systems innovation, test and demonstration environment. The facilities and capabilities offered by PNDC are unique in Europe, attracting global organisations to partner with us in accelerating the deployment of innovations in integrated energy systems.
PNDC continues to evolve its capabilities in the established facility located in Cumbernauld and support innovation in advancing power networks and accelerating the decarbonisation of heat and transport. PNDC is investing over £20m in new capabilities with a particular focus on decarbonisation of heat and transport, and will launch a second testing facility in 2024 in the University’s Advanced Net Zero Innovation Centre (ANZIC).

Contact

For informal enquiries, please contact Ronnie Gardiner, Senior Engineering Manager, [e-mail]