Senior Maintenance Electrician

University of Reading; Reading; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension scheme

SportsPark membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Wellbeing initiatives

Generous holidays

Résumé du poste

The University of Reading is seeking a Senior Maintenance Electrician to join the Estates Campus Operations team at Whiteknights Campus. You will deliver reactive, planned and preventive electrical maintenance across University-owned properties, diagnose faults and implement safe, effective solutions.

The role is 36 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 8:00-16:00 and Friday 8:00-15:45, with an on-call rota, standby allowance and overtime payments.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship with NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Electrical Installation or Maintenance.
• 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations to BS7671.
• Experience in planned, preventative and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Extensive fault-finding experience on complex electrical installations.
• Strong communication and customer care skills; professional and proactive.

Responsabilités

• Provide reactive maintenance service across University properties.
• Undertake fault finding, repairs and planned maintenance activities.
• Diagnose electrical failures and implement safe, effective solutions.
• Manage and prioritise own workload; maintain accurate records in CAFM.
• Carry out work safely in line with legislation and university procedures.
• Participate in on-call rota for 24/7 service.

Connaissances

Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

Electrical installation

18th Edition BS7671

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Customer care

On-call rota

Formation

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Description du poste

Senior Maintenance Electrician

Location: Whiteknights Campus

Salary Grade 5 £31,861 - £36,320 per annum
Contractual hours 36
Basis Full time
Region South
Package With generous stand by allowance approx. £4k plus £2.5k overtime payments for call outs. Further potential additional payments of £600 each (rising with normal pay awards) for City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection and JIB / ECSE Gold card.

Job description

Full-time, Permanent Contract

There is no fixed closing date for this vacancy. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified. The advert will close once all positions have been filled.

By reference to applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possibleunder Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider SWR must ensure they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. Further information please visit UK Visas and Immigration Website.

Occupying three beautiful campuses, including Whiteknights, London Road and Greenlands, the University of Reading offers a unique "University within a Park" environment and an inspiring place to work.

With such a varied estate, there is never a dull day in the Estates Team. We support a diverse portfolio including academic and research buildings, residential accommodation, sports facilities and landscaped grounds.

We are seeking a highly motivated and flexible Senior Maintenance Electrician to join the Campus Operations team within Estates.

The role provides a reactive maintenance service supporting the University's low-voltage electrical network and associated equipment across University-owned properties. You will undertake fault finding, repairs and planned maintenance activities, diagnosing electrical failures and implementing effective solutions.

Working as part of a customer-focused team, you will provide a professional and efficient service in line with University requirements and service standards. You will be responsible for managing and prioritising your own workload, maintaining accurate records through CAFM system and carrying out all work safely in accordance with current legislation, safe systems of work and University procedures.

The role operates a 36-hour working week (Monday to Thursday 8.00am-4.00pm, Friday 8.00am-3.45pm). Successful candidate will participate in University's on-call rota providing a 24/7 service. Generous standby allowance and overtime payments apply whilst on call.

Key recruiting criteria:

• Recognised time-served apprenticeship or equivalent, together with relevant NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualifications in Electrical Installation or Maintenance.
• 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations to BS7671.
• Experienced and competent in all aspects of planned, preventative and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Extensive experience in fault finding on complex electrical installations and thorough knowledge of electrical safe working practices including isolation procedures.
• Good communicator with client-facing attitude and demonstrable customer care, who is flexible, well organised, able to project a professional image and demonstrate a proactive approach to work-related issues.
• Ability to participate in University's maintenance call-out rota.

When completing your application, please demonstrate how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the above criteria.

Staff have opportunity to join pension scheme sponsored by the University, alongside a range of family-friendly policies designed to support work-life balance.

We have a strong commitment to health and well-being. Staff can benefit from discounted SportsPark membership, Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plan and wellbeing initiatives. The University offers generous holiday entitlements including public holidays and paid closure days.

Informal contact details

Name: Paul Smith

Job Title: Reactive Maintenance Manager

Email: [e-mail]

Name: Guneet Bhatti

Job Title: Head of Reactive Maintenance

Email: [e-mail]

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.