Electrician

Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Cardiff seeks a qualified Electrician to maintain electrical services across its estate. This role involves performing reactive and planned maintenance work, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in electrical maintenance, with good problem-solving and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including training and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Access to a company vehicle

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Full Framework Apprenticeship in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualifications.
• Demonstrable experience in a reactive maintenance environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on electrical services across the University's estate.
• Test fire alarm and low voltage wiring systems.
• Act as a competent person for electrical isolations.

Job description

Overview

Electrician We are looking for a qualified Electrician to join the Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) in the Estates department. Working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, you will be helping to deliver an excellent maintenance service direct to our customers.

This is a full-time, open-ended position of 35 hours per week. Hours of work normally will be 8am to 4pm, with one hour for lunch. Starting Salary: £33,348.52 per annum rising to £34,2900.40 on 1st August after 1 years full service. The salary above includes an allowance of £3,389.52 per annum, paid in equal monthly instalments, to cover the following: to work 1 week in every 5 on the on-call rota; standby and call out weekends; overtime payments in line with policy. The University is a Living Wage supporter and offers benefits including pension, training, and additional earnings when on-call or overtime is needed.

This role is site based on campus. A valid driving license is necessary to use University vehicles to reach all sites. Cardiff University supports flexible working where possible.

Please contact Chris James for an informal discussion about the role.

Important: The Person Specification is split into essential and desirable criteria. Please demonstrate how you meet all essential criteria and provide examples where possible. Complete and upload the supporting statement before applying with the post reference number 20260BR. Date advert posted: Monday, 7 July 2025. Closing date: Tuesday, 7 July 2026.

Responsibilities

• Undertake adaption/repair and reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance work on electrical services and equipment across the University’s estate in compliance with current IET Wiring Regulations and Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
• Carry out testing on fire alarm, emergency lighting installations and other low voltage wiring systems.
• Act as a competent person for electrical isolations and de-isolations.
• Part of a mandatory out-of-hours 1 week in 5 on-call rota; respond to fault findings and provide updates on remedial works.
• Trace faults on control panels and associated equipment, working with Building Services Engineers to rectify faults.
• Maintain documentation in relation to work carried out and comply with Service Level Agreements.
• Attend development and training courses to keep up-to-date with industry best practice and statutory regulations.
• Work as a competent person for Safe Systems of Work, including fire alarm and electrical isolation/de-isolations.
• Establish working relationships with key customers to improve service levels and communicate with University Schools/Departments and external bodies as required.
• Assist with managing stock levels, tools, equipment, and vehicles; safeguard these assets.
• Adhere to confidentiality, University Health and Safety policies, and Equality and Diversity. Carry out multi-disciplinary duties as required and commensurate with the role.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Full Framework Apprenticeship in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Electrical Installations; NVQ Level 3 in Electrical and Electronic Engineering; City and Guilds Level 3; JIB AM2.
• Demonstrable experience in a reactive maintenance environment with substantial post-apprenticeship experience.
• Good understanding of general health and safety practices including risk assessments and method statements.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently; prioritise tasks and achieve team goals.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and escalate issues as required.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with customers and other departments.
• A valid driving license is necessary to reach all University sites.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with various fire alarm and detection systems.
• Experience with Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) systems and controls.
• Initial and Periodic Electrical Inspection and Testing (City & Guilds 2391) or EAL.
• Fluency in Welsh (written and oral).

Additional Information

To be available to attend annual Health Surveillance assessments.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range: Min £27,644; Max £30,805.
• 35-hour working week (8am–4pm).
• 32 days’ leave plus bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme; potential additional earnings from on-call rota and overtime.
• Bespoke training for your trade; access to a company vehicle for travel between sites while on-call; uniform/PPE; sick pay.
• Cycle to Work scheme; Annual Season Ticket Travel Loans; discounted memberships and staff discounts; discounted childcare.

Other

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Cardiff University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusive working environments and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Flexible working or job share arrangements may be considered where possible.