Senior Maintenance Electrician

jobs24.co.uk; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

SportsPark discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

The University of Reading is seeking a highly motivated Senior Maintenance Electrician to join the Estates Campus Operations team. You will support the low-voltage electrical network across University-owned properties, performing fault finding, repairs and planned maintenance with a professional, safe approach.

You will manage your own workload, keep accurate CAFM records, and participate in the on-call rota providing a 24/7 service.

Qualifications

• Recognised time-served apprenticeship or equivalent with NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Electrical Installation/maintenance.
• 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations to BS7671.
• Experience in planned, preventative and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Ability to fault-find on complex electrical installations and apply safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide reactive maintenance across University properties' low-voltage electrical network.
• Conduct fault finding, repairs and planned maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records in the CAFM system and prioritise own workload.
• Ensure work is performed safely in line with legislation and university procedures.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical maintenance

Customer care

Time management

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds or equivalent in Electrical Installation/Maintenance

18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations BS7671

Tools

CAFM system

On-call coordination tools

Job description

Location: Whiteknights Campus

Salary: Grade 5 £31,861 - £36,320 per annum

Contractual hours: 36

Basis: Full time

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.

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 possible under 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.

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.

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.