Electrician

Nottingham Trent University; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham Trent University is seeking three Electricians to join the in-house Estates team at City Campus. The posts are full-time, permanent, and involve fault finding, LV/ELV maintenance, and electrical installation work across university buildings.

You will support minor works, electrical testing, and statutory inspections, while helping to enable events such as open days and graduations. Applicants should be prepared for a varied role within a large, sustainability-focused university.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding, routine maintenance tasks and repairs on Low and Extra Low Voltage (LV/ELV) systems in university buildings.
• Electrical installation work to new and existing circuits.
• Support the delivery of minor works projects.
• Undertaking electrical testing.
• Carrying out statutory inspections on electrical, fire, emergency lighting and control systems.
• Supporting the setup and delivery of key university events such as open days, graduation and clearing.

Job description

Job reference

552598

Location

City Campus

Employment type

Permanent Contract

Team

Energy, Engineering and Maintenance

Closing date

01/11/2026

School / Directorate

Estates and Campus Services

Salary / Grade

Grade F (£29,352 - £33,739 p.a. pro rata)

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Electrician x3 positions

Salary- £29,352 - £33,739 per annum

Full time / permanent

Based at City Campus

About The Role

As an NTU Electrician, you will be part of the in-house Estates team that supports and enables the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the university estate. The role is varied and diverse, with day-to-day duties ranging from ensuring that our estate is safe and operational, through to supporting the delivery of key University events such as open days and graduation ceremonies.

Typical Duties Will Include

• Undertaking of fault finding, routine maintenance tasks and repairs on Low and Extra Low Voltage systems in all the university buildings.
• Electrical installation work to new and existing circuits.
• Supporting the delivery of minor works projects.
• Undertaking electrical testing.
• Undertaking statutory inspections on electrical, fire, emergency lighting and control systems.
• Supporting the set up and delivery of key university events such as open days, graduation and clearing.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly. We're focused on finding the right person for the role.

Interview Date: w/c 16th November 2026

About Us

Over the past 15 years, we’ve invested more than £450m across our five campuses in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Named ‘Modern University of the Year 2023’ by The Times and The Sunday Times, we know that our campuses and facilities are a key part of our success, which is why we’re investing a further £250m across our sites over the next five years.

As one of the most environmentally responsible universities in the world, we lead the sector by embedding sustainability into everything we do. As part of our Estates team, you’ll help to guide and support this work by reducing our carbon impact and accelerating our progress to net zero by 2040.

Our Estates

Our City campus is home to stunning Grade II listed buildings, dynamic architecture and picturesque living walls and terraces. In 2021, our renovation of a former Wesleyan Chapel (University Hall) was recognised as the ‘University Impact Initiative of the Year’ by the Association for University Directors of Estates (AUDE). We continue to invest in sector leading projects with the construction of the Design and Digital Arts building which will open in 2024.

Recent developments at our Clifton campus include a £23m Medical Technology Innovation Facility (MTIF), £15m Health and Allied Professions Centre and £1.6m Smart Wireless Innovation Facility (SWIFT).

Our Brackenhurst campus offers a veterinary nursing centre, climate-controlled greenhouses, and multiple state-of-the‑art laboratories. The Lyth building was completed in 2020 at a cost of £11.5m and offers a wide range of high‑quality teaching and social spaces.

Our Confetti campus offers access to professional TV, film and music studios, as well as specialist labs, computer suites, industry‑standard tech and world class facilities for Esports. From 2023, Confetti will be launching a second site in Whitechapel London, complete with a multipurpose, live events venue.

Located at Vision West Nottinghamshire College, our £6.5m Mansfield Hub opened in 2020 and includes state‑of‑the‑art training facilities for clinical practitioners, as well as a sport science laboratory, lecture theatres and flexible study spaces.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact John Greasley, Maintenance Manager at [e-mail].u

Join Us

We’ll look after you with ongoing support, good development opportunities and a competitive salary that rewards your contribution. We also offer generous holidays, flexible working options, a pension scheme, great facilities and wide range of savings, discounts and benefits. Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

We are committed to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across all areas of our work. We actively promote a culture of respect and belonging and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

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