Technician jobs in United Kingdom

We are seeking an Electrical Technician to provide an efficient, business‑critical response service for a large University Campus facility in the Coventry area. The position will execute routine, planned and reactive maintenance duties; carry out fault diagnostics and repairs to a wide range of electrical and mechanical systems; and carry out minor installation works for all electrical building services throughout the University. The role ensures all statutory, planned and breakdown works are completed safely, cost‑effectively and to the agreed Service Level Agreement. This position will be part of a small sub‑electrical team, within a large 150+ maintenance group. Looking after one of the UK's leading research universities.

The role will primarily respond to individual job requests via the job notification system, ensuring each job is resolved safely, efficiently and to the required standard within target SLAs. Deal with emergency situations ensuring each job is resolved on systems which include:

• Power supplies
• Emergency lighting systems
• Lighting and lighting control systems
• Alarm systems
• Motors
• BMS controls
• Portable appliances

The role will also provide a planned maintenance and reactive remedial work service, directing other trades where necessary to keep essential facilities open and usable, and ensuring compliance with statutory testing and inspections including:

• Periodic inspection and testing
• Emergency lighting testing
• Fire alarm testing
• Portable appliance testing
• Defective repair works

Analyse, fault‑find and make decisions about the feasibility and logistics of the jobs to be undertaken, considering how long it will take, the equipment needed and the potential cost, liaising with the Electrical Supervisor if necessary. Investigate unidentified problems, diagnosing problems and suggesting courses of action, or identifying whether the problem can be dealt with or if specialist assistance is required. Provide advice or suggestions in relation to the installation of new products and equipment and participate in the preparation, fabrication and installation of refurbishment, new projects and new work where required. Take a leading role within the Electrical Services team with the installation of minor power systems. Identify and assess potential risk to individual tasks and formulate and/or comply with risk assessments and method statements in conjunction with manager. Complete jobs in a variety of settings and environments. The role will actively participate in department hazard identification and risk assessment exercises. The role will also prioritise own workload and tasks, considering where the problem is, the nature of the problem, the number of people affected and the usage of the building. Record resolutions and feedback to problems on work instructions, complete electronic timesheets, service records and other work‑related paperwork in priority order. Calculate and order the correct amount of materials needed for each job using the ordering system. Arrange small works projects in line with the Estates department guidelines using approved contractors and the Estates' quote and tender limits policy. Ensure work is completed to program, within budget, conforms to legislative requirements and to the University's accepted standards.

• A recognised apprentice background or equivalent training or significant years' practical working experience within the electrical building services sector, including commercial, industrial, and domestic environments.
• NVQ Level 3 – Electrical installations or maintenance.
• City and Guilds 236 part 1, 2 or 2330 Levels 2 and 3 (AM2) Electrical Installations or equivalent qualification.
• City and Guilds 2382, BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• City and Guilds 2395, Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations.
• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent), with proven excellent understanding of Health & Safety and the associated processes.
• Proven ability to carry out installation, maintenance and electrical testing and requirements in accordance with BS7671 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations and Electricity at Work Act. Have an excellent understanding of statutory compliance within the electrical field.
• Experience of planned preventative maintenance systems.
• Full UK or EU equivalent driving licence.
• Ability to form part of an out‑of‑hours emergency call‑out rota (1–4 weeks).
• Desirable knowledge of fire alarm systems in accordance with BS 5839.
• Experience of working as LV/HV AP Safe Entry into confined spaces using emergency escape breathing apparatus.
• Safe use of hydraulic/manual lifting platforms, and safe use and erection of mobile tower scaffolding and awareness of asbestos materials and non‑licensed removal works.