Maintenance Electrician

Aston University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

25 days leave + holidays

Discounts

Family-friendly policies

On-site gym & pool

Job summary

Aston University in Birmingham is hiring for an electrical maintenance role within the Estates and Capital Developments department. You will perform planned and reactive electrical work on campus facilities, responding to tripped circuits and lighting faults, and carrying out minor installations and preventative maintenance.

The successful candidate must be a Level 3 electrician, with 18th Edition preferable or obtainable within six months.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualified electrician required with attention to detail.
• 18th Edition preferred or to be obtained within 6 months of joining.
• Good written and spoken English; accurate and well organised.
• Strong customer service focus and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance on campus facilities.
• Respond to radio calls for tripped circuits and failed lighting.
• Perform minor installation works and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Team communication

Education

Level 3 Electrical qualification

18th Edition (preferred)

Job description

ClosingDate: 23.59 hours GMT on Monday 26 October 2026

InterviewDate: To be confirmed

Reference: R260046

ReleaseDate: Monday 21 September 2026

Salary £27,319 - £29,598 + up to £5k market supplement dependent on experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated person with an attention to detail to join a busy Maintenance & Engineering Team within the Estates and Capital Developments department at Aston University.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor the successful candidate will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on primarily the electrical services at the Aston University Birmingham City Centre campus and Recreation Centre in Walsall. The role is electrical in nature, responding to radio calls for tripped circuits and failed lighting as well as carry out minor installation works and preventative maintenance.

The successful applicant will need to be at least level 3 qualified electrician, 18 th Edition is preferable or will need to be obtained during the first 6 months of joining.

Applicants must have good written and spoken English skills. Accuracy, attention to detail and high level of organisation are a prerequisite. A strong customer service focus is essential, along with the ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with a wide range of internal contacts at various levels.

What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 25 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here .

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route. See here for information about Skilled Worker eligibility criteria: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.

The University celebrates the rights of freedom of speech and academic freedom and is committed to maintaining and protecting these rights within the law. An offer to work at Aston University will never be denied on the basis of an individual’s lawful expression of their beliefs, ideas or opinions.

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

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