Senior Electrical Technician

Coventry University Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Employers Pension Contrib.

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Holiday Purchase Scheme +5 days

Life Assurance 4 x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

50% Tuition Fees staff dependants

CU Reward Scheme – Retail discounts

Cycle To Work

Job summary

Coventry University Group is seeking a qualified Electrical Technician to deliver and oversee maintenance across its diverse estate. You will perform reactive maintenance, PPM, fault finding, inspections, EICRs, and remedial works, liaising with contractors and stakeholders for safe, compliant delivery.

The role requires City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Maintenance, BS 7671 (18th Edition), and testing qualifications such as City & Guilds 2391.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or Maintenance.
• Qualified to BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
• Possess Inspection and Testing qualifications such as City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent.
• Significant experience with single and three-phase electrical systems and lighting control.
• Confident undertaking testing, inspections, certification, and remedial works.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings.
• Strong understanding of current electrical legislation and safe working practices.
• Willing to travel to regional campuses and occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality electrical maintenance and installation service across Coventry University Group's estate.
• Undertake reactive maintenance, PPM, fault finding, inspection and testing, and electrical installation works.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults.
• Carry out inspections and manage EICRs.
• Complete remedial works and support refurbishment and new development projects.
• Work with contractors, colleagues, and stakeholders to ensure safety and high standards.
• Support the Electrical Services Manager with planning and allocation of work.
• Provide guidance to apprentices and team members.
• Ensure maintenance activities are carried out safely and compliantly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and sustainable environments for students and staff.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical drawings interpretation

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Maintenance

BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Inspection and Testing qualifications (City & Guilds 2391)

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success, and each role contributes to the Group's ongoing progress in communities around the world.Deliver a high-quality electrical maintenance and installation service across Coventry University Group's diverse estate.
Undertake reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault finding, inspection and testing, and electrical installation works.
Diagnose and resolve electrical faults.
Carry out inspections and manage Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs).
Complete remedial works and support refurbishment and new development projects.
Work closely with contractors, colleagues, and stakeholders to ensure electrical works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
Support the Electrical Services Manager with the planning and allocation of work.
Provide guidance to apprentices and team members.
Ensure maintenance activities are carried out safely, effectively, and in compliance with relevant regulations.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of services, maintaining safe, comfortable, quality assurance activities, and sustainable environments for students, staff, and visitors.

City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or Maintenance.
Qualified to BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
Possess Inspection and Testing qualifications such as City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent.
Significant experience working on single and three-phase electrical systems and lighting control systems.
Confident undertaking testing, inspections, certification, and remedial works.
Proven fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
Ability to interpret electrical drawings.
Strong understanding of current electrical legislation and safe working practices.
Confidence to liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, contractors, and stakeholders when technical advice is required.
Experience supervising or mentoring colleagues (advantageous).
Knowledge of various lighting control systems and motor control circuits.
Proactive and practical problem solver with excellent communication skills.
Capable of working independently and as part of a wider team.
Willingness to participate in the out-of-hours emergency call-out rota and work flexibly to meet operational demands.
Willing and able to travel to regional campuses including Scarborough, Milton Keynes, Central London, and Dagenham as required.
Occasional overnight stays may be necessary.

Excellent Employers Pension Contribution.
30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days.
Life Assurance 4 x Salary.
BUPA Cash Plan.
50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants.
CU Reward Scheme - Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers.
Cycle To Work scheme., Competitive starting salary range from £32,015 up to £39,246 (dependent on experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.
Participate in the out-of-hours emergency call-out rota.
Mode: Permanent, Full Time.
Application Closing Date: 21/10/#####.
Division, Department: CUEL Infrastructure Services (IS), IPD Estates Delivery.