Maintenance Technician – Electrical

Upp Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Life Insurance

Pension

Training

Volunteer days

Cycle to work

Store discounts

Retailer and gym discounts

Job summary

UPP Ltd. is seeking a qualified Electrician to deliver electrical maintenance across university residences in Nottingham. You will perform planned and reactive tasks, ensuring safety, compliance and high-quality service within SLAs.

The role requires a current UK driving licence and a strong focus on safety, documentation and teamwork. You will join a dedicated maintenance team with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified electrician with recognised electrical qualifications.
• Desirable additional qualifications: 2382, 18th Edition, 2391 or equivalent inspection/testing.
• Strong communication, IT and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance within residences in a safe environment and report hazards.
• Carry out reactive maintenance to SLA and front-line plant/installation work.
• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance as scheduled and coordinate with sub-contractors.
• Maintain accurate records for breakdowns and maintenance and statutory compliance.
• Carry out statutory testing (fire alarms, emergency lighting, PAT) as required.
• Lead electrical stock management and ensure parts availability for SLA timescales.
• Support colleagues in other trades and contribute to team development.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Qualified electrician

Health and safety

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

City & Guilds 236/2360/2330/2356/2357 to Year 2/Level 3

City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition)

City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing)

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 Multi Skilled Technician (Electrical) to work as part of our team at Nottingham 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 Monday to Friday.

The salary for this role is up to £38,110 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 plant and installation work.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance in accordance with the scheduled works & liaise with specialist sub-contractors.
• Maintain accurate records of breakdowns and maintenance repairs, including records for statutory compliance.
• Carry out statutory testing including fire alarm testing, emergency lighting tests, ad hoc PAT testing as required 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.

You will need to be a fully qualified electrician with one of the following essential qualifications City & Guilds 236 / 2360 / 2330 / 2356 / 2357 to Year 2 or level 3 (dependant on qualification) or equivalent EAL electrical qualification to Year 2 / Level 3

Ideally you will have additional qualifications including City & Guilds 2382, The 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent) in Inspection & Testing, although not essential 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.

Benefits

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

What’s in it for you?

• Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: An inclusive culture where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered.
• Career Growth: Learn, lead, and progress with tailored training and leadership programmes.
• Rewards & Benefits: Competitive package and range of benefits designed for you.
• Health and Wellbeing: From mental health resources to wellness programmes, and everyday support.
• Purpose & Impact: Every role shapes the student experience.

To learn more about what we offer, check out our Working Environment, Benefits and Career Development tabs on our Careers Hub.

Who are UPP?

We are proud to be the UK’s leading provider of on-campus residential and academic accommodation, with over 35,000 beds where more than 500,000 students from around the world have called home over the years.

We provide a complete solution of Design, Build, Fund, and Operate (DBFO) student accommodation and campus facilities exclusively to the higher education sector.

This means we not only design and create cutting edge sustainable buildings, but we also help finance them and successfully manage the onsite operations long-term.

However, we’re more than just accommodation, we create spaces where students can thrive, connect, and make the most of their university experience.

Our mission is to support every student's journey by offering a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment to live and learn.

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.