Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

University Partnerships Programme; Ledston; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life insurance

Pension

Training

Two paid volunteering days each year

Cycle to work scheme

Store discounts

Discounts from retailers

Restaurants gyms

More

Job summary

University Partnerships Programme (UPP) is hiring a Maintenance Technician (Electrical) to join the team at Leeds University. The role focuses on both planned and responsive maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems across student residences. You will work 37.5 hours weekly, 9am–5pm, with an on-call rota (1 week in 3).

The salary is up to £39,654 depending on experience. Applicants must be fully qualified electricians with the listed certifications and have strong communication, IT, and

Qualifications

• Fully qualified electrician with the listed City & Guilds/EAL qualifications.
• Willingness to bring qualification certificates to interview.
• Good understanding of health and safety in building services and systems.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance within residences in a safe environment, assess health and safety before work.
• Carry out reactive maintenance and front line fabric work per SLA.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and liaise with sub-contractors.
• Maintain records of breakdowns and repairs for compliance.
• Carry out statutory testing including PAT and fire alarm testing.
• Lead electrical stock management to meet SLA timescales.
• Assist team in other trades and support cross-trade skill sharing.
• Participate in an on-call rota.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Organisational skills

Education

City & Guilds electrical qualifications (236/2360/2365/2000/2330/2397) or equivalent

EAL electrical qualification to Year 2 / Level 3 (2382 - 18th Edition)

Job description

A successful university campus is about so much more than buildings. It's about the environment, the atmosphere and the people - creating that sense of home that will help students feel safe, secure, and help them thrive.

Here at UPP we have an opportunity for a Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

to work as part of our team at Leeds University in providing both a planned and responsive maintenance service specialising in electrical and mechanical repairs.

This is a permanent full-time position working 37.5 hours per week from 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday plus participation in an on-call rota covering out of hours (1 week in 3).

The salary for this role is up to £39,654 per annum dependant on experience and qualifications.

Please note that a current manual UK Driving Licence is essential for this role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertake maintenance within the residences in a safe working environment, assessing all Health and Safety issues before work commences and report any hazards identified to the relevant Manager.
• Carry out reactive maintenance in accordance with the Service Level Agreement and provide front line response for all fabric work.
• Carry out PPM in accordance with the schedule & liaise with specialist sub-contractors.
• Maintain accurate records of breakdowns and maintenance repairs, including records for statutory compliance.
• Carry out statutory testing including PAT testing, fire alarm testing, and others, as required.
• Report any Health and Safety issues relating to the residences ensuring all information is passed to the relevant persons.
• Take the lead in electrical stock management (ordering, storage, distribution) ensuring appropriate parts are held and available to meet SLA timescales for repair.
• Assist team colleagues in other trades as and when required and assist with team development including cross-trade skills sharing.
• Participate in an on-call rota.

We are looking for

you to be a fully qualified electrician with one of the following qualifications 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 and have worked in a similar role and environment. You will also possess great communication, IT, and organisation skills, along with the passion to do a great job.

Please be aware that should you be shortlisted you will be required to bring your qualification certificates to interview.

In addition, you will have a good understanding of the operational procedures and safe working practices of building services and systems as well as good understanding of health and safety, with the ability to always work in a safe manner.

You will also be prepared to work (with notice) additional hours when the needed, especially during the main student arrival and departure weekends.

In return, we are offering

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• life insurance
• pension
• training
• two paid volunteering days each year
• cycle to work scheme
• store discounts
• discounts from a variety of top retailers
• restaurants gyms
• more

UPP welcome all applications and recognise the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners.

We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and help you to thrive at work.

Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect, are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.