Electrical Technician

Benefits include:

• On-call rota currently 1 week in 4–6, with overtime payments, including call-outs.
• 26 days’ annual leave, 4 additional Christmas days and 8 bank holidays.
• 36.5-hour working week, Monday to Friday.
• Generous pension and six months’ sickness pay.
• Professional development, skills and safety training.
• Staff discounts on cinema, theatre and gym memberships.
• On-site parking. 

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to join the Estates Maintenance Operations Electrical Services team at a leading research university in Coventry. You will deliver essential maintenance across a large university campus, undertaking planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs and minor electrical installations.

Working within a small electrical team and a wider department of over 150 staff, you will ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, cost-effectively and in line with statutory requirements and agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests and emergencies, diagnosing and repairing faults involving power supplies, lighting, alarms, motors, BMS controls and portable appliances.
• Undertake planned maintenance, remedial repairs and statutory testing, including electrical inspections, emergency lighting, fire alarms and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).
• Plan electrical works, assess risks, prioritise workloads and identify when specialist support is required.
• Lead minor power installations and support refurbishment and new-build projects.
• Provide technical advice on equipment and installations.
• Ensure compliance with BS7671, Electricity at Work Regulations and university safety standards.
• Maintain accurate work records, reports, timesheets and material orders.
• Coordinate contractors and small projects, ensuring safety, quality, deadlines and budgets are maintained.

Essential Requirements

• Applicants must have a recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent experience, an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation/Maintenance or equivalent, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (City & Guilds 2382), and an Inspection and Testing qualification (City & Guilds 2395 or equivalent). AM2 or equivalent and IOSH Managing Safely are also required.
• You must have proven electrical installation, maintenance and testing experience, strong health and safety knowledge, an understanding of statutory compliance and planned maintenance, and a full UK driving licence or equivalent. Participation in the emergency call-out rota is essential.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of BS5839 fire alarm systems, LV/HV Authorised Person responsibilities, confined-space entry, emergency escape breathing apparatus, lifting platforms, mobile tower scaffolding and asbestos awareness is advantageous.
• This role offers competitive pay, generous benefits and opportunities for professional development within a supportive university environment.

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found via the 'Apply' button above.

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