Electrician

Rise Technical Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research facility in Cambridge is seeking an Electrician to provide electrical maintenance and support. This role offers comprehensive training to develop technical skills within a supportive environment. You will handle general electrical duties, maintenance, and monitor systems for operational readiness. Candidates should have recognised qualifications like NVQ Level 3 or 18th Edition and a proactive attitude towards learning. This role includes excellent benefits such as a competitive salary, training opportunities, and a generous holiday package.

Benefits

Salary increases after training

Training and Development

Pension

40 days holiday

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Qualified commercial electrician with recognised qualifications.
• Enthusiastic about learning and developing technically.
• Proactive attitude towards gaining new skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general electrical duties and day-to-day maintenance.
• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across building systems.
• Monitor and maintain systems using Building Management System.

Skills

Electrical skills

Proactive learning

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 18th Edition

Job description

Electrician

Cambridge

£32,000-£34,000 + salary increase once fully trained + Training + Development + Pension + 40 days holiday

Excellent opportunity for an electrician to join a leading research facility offering an incredible working environment and outstanding training to help you develop your electrical and engineering skills.

This organisation is part of a renowned scientific research group, operating across multiple sites and supporting world‑leading research. Due to continued investment, they are looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to join their Estates and Facilities team.

In this role, you'll start by carrying out general electrical duties around the building, supporting day‑to‑day maintenance and minor repairs. As you receive ongoing training and development, you'll gradually take on more responsibility, moving into a role where you'll deliver planned and reactive maintenance across a range of building and plant systems – including HVAC, boilers, and other essential infrastructure.

You'll also be trained to monitor and maintain systems using the Building Management System (BMS), ensuring the smooth operation of facilities across the site. In time, you'll take part in an on‑call rota (approximately 6‑8 weeks per year) to help maintain 24/7 operational readiness.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified commercial electrician holding recognised electrical qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 or 18th Edition. You'll be enthusiastic about learning and developing technically, with a proactive attitude toward gaining new skills. Candidates who have recently completed their apprenticeship are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrician who wants to expand their technical knowledge and gain experience working with complex engineering systems.

The role

• Days‑based position
• Full training provided
• Overtime available
• Electrical PPM and breakdown repair
• Opportunity for technical progression

The person

• Commercial electrical background (minimum)
• Holds a recognised electrical qualification
• Looking for a long‑term position with opportunities to develop and progress