Maintenance Operative - Electrician

Flow Student Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Flow Student Ltd in Southampton is seeking a Maintenance Operative - Electrician to join our on-site team. You will perform electrical repairs, planned testing, and compliance work across student accommodations, ensuring safety and reliability.

This permanent, full-time role reports to the Maintenance Manager. A valid UK driving licence is preferred, with a focus on safety and clear communication with residents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 NVQ or equivalent electrical qualification with the 18th Edition (BS 7671) wiring regulations.
• Inspection and testing qualification such as City and Guilds 2391 is desirable.
• Proven experience as an electrician in residential, commercial or facilities maintenance settings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical repairs across power, lighting, and electrical equipment in student rooms, kitchens, communal areas and amenity spaces.
• Carry out planned testing, including emergency lighting checks and portable appliance testing, and report remedial work.
• Assist with fire alarm and emergency lighting weekly checks and ensure faults are reported and resolved promptly.
• Attend urgent calls such as power loss and electrical faults, making situations safe and minimising disruption to students.
• Work safely at all times, following wiring regulations and safe isolation procedures.

Skills

Electrical repairs

Testing & inspections

Health & safety

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Education

A Level 3 NVQ or equivalent electrical qualification

18th Edition (BS 7671) wiring regulations

Inspection and testing qualification (e.g., City and Guilds 2391)

Job description

Maintenance Operative - Electrician

Location: Southampton (office based)
Contract: Permanent, full time
Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum
Reporting to: Maintenance Manager

About the Role

As Electrician, you will help keep our Southampton student accommodation safe, secure and fully powered. You will carry out electrical repairs, planned testing and compliance work, supporting the Maintenance Manager and working closely with colleagues and residents. Whether you are tracing a fault, replacing a fitting or completing emergency lighting checks, your attention to safety and detail will help create a well maintained home for our students.

Responsibilities:

Carry Out Electrical Repairs: Diagnose and repair faults across power, lighting and electrical equipment in student rooms, kitchens, communal areas and amenity spaces.

Complete Testing and Inspections: Carry out planned testing, including emergency lighting checks and portable appliance testing, and report any remedial work required.

Support Fire Safety: Assist with fire alarm and emergency lighting weekly checks and ensure faults are reported and resolved promptly.

Respond to Urgent Issues: Attend urgent calls such as power loss and electrical faults, making situations safe and minimising disruption to students.

Ensure Health and Safety Compliance: Work safely at all times, following wiring regulations, safe isolation procedures and all relevant policies.

Deliver Excellent Customer Service: Communicate clearly and respectfully with students and colleagues, keeping them updated on progress.

Log and Record Work: Complete accurate documentation, certificates and job records on our maintenance system.

Requirements:

• A Level 3 NVQ or equivalent electrical qualification, with the 18th Edition (BS 7671) wiring regulations.
• Inspection and testing qualification (such as City and Guilds 2391), desirable.
• Proven experience as an electrician in residential, commercial or facilities maintenance settings.
• A valid ECS card or equivalent.
• Knowledge of, and adherence to, health and safety legislation.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills, with a positive and approachable manner.
• Experience within PBSA, student accommodation, property management or hospitality (desirable but not essential).
• A valid UK driving licence.