Maintenance Technician

Edinburgh Napier University; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based university in Edinburgh is seeking a Maintenance Technician to manage electrical maintenance and ensure the high standards of campus facilities. The ideal candidate will have a recognized apprenticeship and strong fault-finding skills. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £31,236 to £33,951, excellent benefits, and a positive team environment.

Benefits

41 days of paid annual leave

Excellent pension with high employer contribution

Discounted access to onsite sports facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing electrical planned maintenance schedules.
• Excellent fault finding and diagnostic technique.
• Ability to work on initiative when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out designated planned maintenance.
• Carry out alterations and improvements.
• Investigate and identify faults.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Fault finding

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised apprenticeship

NVQ or City and Guilds qualification

17th Edition IEE regulations qualification

Job description

Overview

The Property & Facilities team at Edinburgh Napier University is dedicated to delivering an excellent service and experience for staff, students and visitors across all campuses. We pride ourselves in our work ethic and our staff are experts in their trade, ensuring that the maintenance and improvement of building and grounds conditions are of a high standard. We are currently hiring a Maintenance Technician (Electrician core trade) to join us and help uphold the positive reputation by carrying out planned maintenance, reactive works and minor installations.

The Role

As Maintenance Technician, you will be in a strong position to use your experience of managing electrical planned maintenance schedules to:

• Carry out designated planned maintenance
• Carry out alterations and improvements
• Undertake project and reactive remedial works
• Investigate and identify faults
• Proactively assist in the development of the maintenance provision to further improve quality

The role offers a day-shift working pattern exclusively, providing stability and excellent work-life balance.

Team and Environment

We focus on creating a positive team environment, with good camaraderie and a collaborative way of working, with each team member working towards the common goal of ensuring our campuses are properly maintained to a high level.

Benefits

We offer annual pay reviews in line with cost of living, 41 days of paid annual leave, and an excellent pension with high employer contribution. There are professional development opportunities, discounted access to onsite sports facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts. For more information about our wide range of benefits, please refer to internal materials.

What We Will Need From You

• Completed recognised apprenticeship, NVQ or City and Guilds qualification
• Qualified to 17th Edition IEE regulations (18th Edition desirable)
• Good overall electrical knowledge with experience of electrical planned maintenance schedules
• Excellent fault finding and diagnostic technique
• Good team player with the ability to work on initiative when required

Benefits We Offer

Starting salary - £31,236 - £33,951 per annum (depending on experience, subject to annual pay increases and cost of living adjustments). There are professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension with employer contributions of 17.6%, and a minimum of 41 days holiday.

Additional Information

Salary: Starting salary - £31,236 - £33,951 per annum (depending on experience, subject to annual pay increases until top of salary scale reached as well as cost of living increases). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion status. We are a flexible employer.