Maintenance Electrician

Equans UK; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join their dynamic maintenance team at prestigious University of Cambridge facilities. This role involves providing safe operation and maintenance of electrical services, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and delivering exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will hold a recognized electrical trade apprenticeship and possess strong troubleshooting skills. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment where your expertise can shine and contribute to impactful projects in a vibrant academic setting.

Benefits

Generous leave allowance

2 Volunteering days leave

Pension

Company share scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Recognized electrical trade apprenticeship and relevant qualifications required.
• In-depth knowledge of Health and Safety procedures essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance of electrical systems.
• Install new electrical equipment and troubleshoot defects.

Skills

Electrical Trade Apprenticeship

Competent Person L8

Asbestos Awareness

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Education

Level 3 Electrical Qualification

Job description

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Electrician to join our maintenance team working at two University of Cambridge research and teaching facilities in Cambridge city centre. This is a foot mobile role across the two buildings on the site.

Key activities:

• Reporting to the M&E Supervisor
• Providing the safe operation, planned and reactive maintenance of electrical services plant and equipment
• Carrying out the installation of new electrical equipment as required, including minor new works, refurbishment, and capital works replacement programme
• Investigating, troubleshooting, and rectifying defects for all electrical systems and associated plant/components, or arranging specialist external staff or subcontractors if unable to do so
• Demonstrating experience in all types of design and installation techniques with the ability to appraise problems and rectify them
• Ensuring prompt and accurate completion of all associated paperwork
• Participating in the Appointed Persons role for an identified discipline

Skills, qualifications & experience:

• Must hold a recognised electrical trade apprenticeship and/or relevant qualifications to level 3 (theory and practice) in a relevant electrical discipline with suitable industry experience
• Competent Person L8 experience
• Asbestos Awareness
• Good communication skills, customer-focused with a proactive, flexible, can-do approach
• In-depth knowledge of Health and Safety procedures

Our excellent benefits package includes:

• Generous leave allowance
• 2 Volunteering days leave
• Pension
• Company share scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme (Private GP Appointments, Legal support, Counselling)

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

At Equans, we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do; should you join Equans, you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.