Maintenance Technician

UPP; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential service provider in Exeter is seeking a Maintenance Technician – Electrician. The role involves ensuring planned and reactive maintenance tasks across student accommodation, focusing on electrical systems. Candidates should have relevant electrical qualifications and experience in the residential sector. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary and requires a proactive, customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a residential setting.
• Proven commercial or industrial experience within electrical trade role.
• Knowledge of electrical safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance services as per schedules.
• Complete risk assessments and maintain compliance records.
• Assist with statutory testing and report health and safety issues.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of safe working practices

Ability to use handheld devices

Customer-focused attitude

Education

City & Guilds 236 / 2360 / 2365 / 2000 / 2330 / 2397

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (City & Guilds 2382)

Tools

Computer aided facilities management systems

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Electrician

UPP Residential Services Limited

Maintenance Technician – Electrician

Location: Exeter

Site Based

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor/Manager

Direct Reports: None

This is a permanent full time position working 37.5 hours. 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday.

The salary is £34,441 per annum plus On-Call

Job Purpose

Undertake planned maintenance and reactive tasks, specialising in electrical and associated works across student accommodation, in accordance with the agreed schedules, maintaining accurate records for statutory compliance using UPP’s computer aided facilities management systems.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Deliver scheduled planned, reactive and remedial maintenance services as directed by the PPM planner (CAFM), Helpdesk, Supervisor and or Manager, ensuring that operational standards are always maintained, and comply with the relevant schedules and Service Level Agreement.
• Duties may include (but not limited to) fault finding, minor repairs or installations and maintaining services and equipment within critical environments. For example tasks could range from emergency lighting tests and repairs to replacement of pumps and plant including distribution boards.
• Complete suitable risk assessments prior to undertaking works and undertake works as per instructions within any relevant permit or work plan.
• Maintain accurate records of breakdowns and maintenance repairs, including records for statutory compliance.
• Liaise with specialist sub-contractors where applicable, supporting with site induction and contract works sign off.
• Assist with carrying out statutory testing including, but not limited to, PAT testing, fire alarm testing, fire door testing and others, as required to support the maintenance team (where appropriately trained to do so).
• Report any Health and Safety issues, ensuring all information is passed to the relevant persons and conducting investigations where required.
• The role holder will be expected to operate in line with our values and behaviours, acting as an ambassador for UPP with our university partners, students, visitors and colleagues across the business.
• Following internal validation hold the role as competent person within the electrical discipline.

Additional Requirements

• Assist colleagues in other trades and locations as and when the need arises, and where appropriately trained to do so.
• Undertake training as required.
• Participate in an on-call rota, as required.
• Be prepared to work additional hours, as and when the need arises, especially during the main student arrival and departure weekends.
• Other duties as commensurate with the post, which may include travelling to other sites or regions.

Person Specification

Attributes

Essentials

Essential Criteria

Desirables

Experience

Experience of working in a similar role within a residential setting

Proven commercial or industrial experience within an electrical trade role

Previously worked within a multiple occupancy, student accommodation, university or hotel environment

Skills/Knowledge

Ability

Knowledge and Abilities

Good communication and organisational skills

Understanding of the operational procedures and

safe working practices

Computer literate

Ability to use handheld PC device (tablet) or similar arrangement to organise and complete work task documents

Possess a current valid UK driving licence

Education/Qualifications

Essential Criteria

City & Guilds 236 / 2360 / 2365 / 2000 / 2330 / 2397 or equivalent EAL electrical qualification to Year 2 / Level 3

City & Guilds 2382 - 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Desirable Criteria

City & Guilds 2391 or City Guilds 2394 / 5 or EAL equivalent

City & Guilds 2377 – Portable Appliance Testing

NET Practical Assessment AM2

Personal Qualities

We work as a team: A self-starter, able to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team without supervision.

We work with energy, pace and passion: Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once.

We are customer focussed: Customer-first attitude, focussed on anticipating and responding to the needs of our stakeholders.

We are results oriented: Positive, proactive attitude.

We add value: Curious and analytical – interested in iterating and experimenting where needed to maximise our impact.