Maintenance Engineer- Electrician

Places for People; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with matched contributions

Bonus scheme (2%)

35 days holiday

Healthcare cashback

Wellbeing support

Disability & inclusion programs

Employee gym membership

Life Assurance

Job summary

Places for People invites applications for an Electrician to join the maintenance team supporting student accommodation at York University. The role requires carrying out planned and reactive electrical work, fault finding, and testing to current regulations, with on-call duties and occasional basic plumbing and carpentry tasks.

You will work on-site at University of York, 8am–5pm, with 1 hour lunch, and participate in a 24/7 rota.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 2330 Levels 2 and 3 or equivalent electrical qualification.
• City & Guilds 2382 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Significant experience in electrical maintenance, including inspection, testing and fault finding.
• Experience with health and safety requirements and willingness to participate in a 24/7 call-out rota.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance, installations and fault finding.
• Perform fixed-wire testing, inspections and portable appliance testing.
• Record work using IT systems and maintain stock levels.
• Support basic plumbing, painting and joinery tasks when required.
• Participate in 24/7 call-out rota and respond to urgent repairs outside hours.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Inspection & testing

Fault finding

Health & safety

On-call readiness

Education

City & Guilds 2330 Levels 2 and 3

City & Guilds 2382 18th Edition

City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing)

City & Guilds 2377 PAT Testing

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

At PfP Students, we create and manage places where students can feel safe, supported and ready to make the most of university life. As part of Places for People, the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we partner with universities to deliver expert facilities management and a better experience for the students who call our accommodation home.

As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we move lives forward every day by building, managing and supporting thriving Communities.

From new homes, social housing and student accommodation to leisure, education and Community initiatives, our work makes a positive difference to millions of People across the UK.

And that takes People who care about doing the right thing. People who are ambitious, ready to grow and motivated to make a difference through the work they do.

We'relooking forColleagues who bring energy,curiosityand ownership. People who enjoy being challenged, support those around them and want to keep raising the bar. Because when we perform at our best, we create more opportunities to invest in our Customers, ourCommunitiesand each other.

Experience matters, butit'sonly part of the story. If you share our values and want to build a career where your work has real impact,we'dlove to hear from you.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a Community that cares about you!

More about your role

As our Electrician, you'll join the established maintenance team supporting student accommodation at York University. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you'll complete planned and reactive electrical maintenance, installations, fault finding, fixed-wire testing, inspections and portable appliance testing. You'll record work through our IT systems, maintain stock levels and make sure repairs are completed safely and within the required response times.

This is a hands-on role where you'll work independently and alongside the wider team, always aiming to minimise disruption for residents. You'll also support basic plumbing, painting and joinery tasks when required and participate in the 24-hour, 365-day call-out rota, responding to urgent repairs outside normal working hours where necessary

For more information please download our job profile available on our website.

This role is based on site 5 days a week at University of York, York, YO10 5GE with working hours of 8am – 5pm with 1 hour unpaid lunch. You will also be on an on call rota outside of working hours.

At Places forPeople, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, abasicDBS check is mandatory for this position.

For more information please download our job profile available on our website.

More about you

To be considered for this role, your CV will need to show:

• City & Guilds 2330 Levels 2 and 3, or an equivalent recognised electrical qualification.
• City & Guilds 2382 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Significant experience in electrical maintenance, including inspection, testing and fault finding to current regulations.
• Experience of working safely in accordance with health and safety requirements, together with willingness to participate in a 24-hour, 365-day call-out rota

More about you

You'll be organised, self-motivated and able to prioritise planned and reactive work with minimal supervision. You'll have a practical understanding of electrical and mechanical maintenance, confidence using IT systems to manage work records and a strong focus on providing a reliable service to Customers. Experience in facilities management, a City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing qualification, City & Guilds 2377 PAT Testing qualification, a full driving licence or broader maintenance skills would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain Disclosure and Barring Service clearance following appointment.

What you'll get

We know rewarding work deserves rewarding benefits. That's why, alongside a competitive salary, you'll have access to a package designed to support you at work and beyond.

You'll receive:

• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Bonus scheme for colleagues at 2%
• 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell days
• Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs, with private GP and health support services available
• Comprehensive wellbeing support including counselling, flu jabs, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to our Wellbeing Hub, supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing
• Access to Our Place Rewards, offering discounts and savings on groceries, travel, shopping, home products and other lifestyle purchases
• Ongoing training, professional qualifications, internal development programmes and career progression opportunities
• Recognition programmes including Star Awards and Colleague Awards, celebrating achievements and recognising great work
• Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement
• Free membership to Places Gyms
• Life Assurance to provide financial security for your loved ones, alongside access to will writing services to help you plan for the future with confidence