Senior Electrical Technician – Maintenance, Testing & Leadership

Coventry; Coventry; 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 up to 5 days

Life Assurance 4x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

CU Reward Scheme – Retailer discounts

Job summary

Coventry University Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Technician to deliver a high-quality electrical maintenance and installation service across its diverse estate. You will handle reactive maintenance, PPM, fault finding, inspections, testing, and new works, ensuring safety and compliance.

The role involves working across multiple campuses/sites, diagnosing faults, managing EICRs, and supporting refurbishment and development projects. Travel to regional campuses is required.

Qualifications

• Proven fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of current electrical legislation and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality electrical maintenance and installation across Coventry University Group estates.
• Diagnose faults, perform inspections, and manage EICRs.
• Lead or mentor apprentices and team members; coordinate with contractors.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostic skills

Electrical drawings interpretation

Communication skills

Leadership/mentoring

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Maintenance

BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations)

City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent (Inspection and Testing)

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Coventry University Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Technician to deliver a high-quality electrical maintenance and installation service across its diverse estate. You will handle reactive maintenance, PPM, fault finding, inspections, testing, and new works, ensuring safety and compliance.

The role involves working across multiple campuses/sites, diagnosing faults, managing EICRs, and supporting refurbishment and development projects. Travel to regional campuses is required.