Electrician x 2

University of Portsmouth; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous leave 32–35 days

Family-friendly policies

Staff discounts

Staff car parking

Gym discounts

Library access

Staff socials

Training & development

Job summary

University of Portsmouth is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the Estates and Campus Services team. The role requires autonomous, reactive and planned maintenance across all university buildings, with a focus on electrical issues and compliance with university procedures and statutory requirements.

This on-site position involves contributing to out-of-hours call out and late cover rosta, ensuring safe and reliable facilities for staff and students, and supporting a culture of continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance or building services.
• Knowledge of electrical maintenance is desirable.
• Ability to work autonomously and follow university procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide reactive and planned maintenance across all university buildings.
• Ensure works are compliant with university procedures and statutory legislation.
• participate in out-of-hours call-out and late cover rota for electrical issues.

Job description

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Job details

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role: You will work as part of the Estates and Campus Services Maintenance team, working autonomously to provide a reactive and planned maintenance service for staff and students throughout all University buildings. To ensure that all works are carried out efficiently and are compliant with university procedures and statutory legislation. To participate in out of hours call out and late cover rota for electrical issues.

This position is working on-site only, so we are unable to support hybrid working for this appointment.

The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 03 November 2026.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Leon Marrett at [e-mail]

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.

Salary Information: New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement: Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement: We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect. Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.

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