We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join our team and support the electrical infrastructure across our campus to ensure a safe and efficient environment for students, staff and visitors. This role will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Role overview

As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical systems throughout the campus. You will ensure that all electrical systems operate safely, reliably and in compliance with regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on electrical systems, including lighting, power distribution, and control systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults to ensure minimal disruption to campus operations.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and regulations
• Carrying out minor electrical installation works or upgrades as part of campus development projects.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.
• Respond promptly to emergency electrical issues, including out-of-hours support as needed.
• Support energy efficiency initiatives by maintaining and improving electrical systems.
• Adhere to the highest standards of health and safety, and adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines.

Basic qualifications and skills

• A recognized qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related field (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City and Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing qualification or equivalent).
• -Proven experience as an electrical maintenance technician, preferably in a commercial or public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, wiring and safety standards
• – Familiarity with testing and diagnostic equipment
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with colleagues and contractors.

Desirable qualifications and skills

• Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS) and energy efficient technologies.
• IET Wiring Regulations Certificate 18th Edition (or equivalent).
• – Experience in emergency lighting or fire alarm systems.

A full UK driving license is essential. Participation in an out-of-hours on-call period is required.

What we can offer you:

We offer some fantastic benefits including generous annual leave (plus university closing days and bank holidays), company pension scheme, discounted private health and dental care, company sick pay, cycle to work, learning and development opportunities, flexible working options, excellent family leave arrangements, staff wellbeing service and a wide range of arts and culture facilities both on and off campus. campus and access to a range of employee discounts and offers at local stores, restaurants and service providers.

Comprehensiveness:

The University of Southampton is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe that we can only truly achieve our goals if we are a reflection of society, so we are passionate about creating a diverse environment. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications that will continue to enhance the diversity of our Board of Directors. We are Stonewall Diversity Champions and are extremely proud to have received the Athena SWAN Silver Corporate Award, which supports our pledge to improve equality for women. We are also delighted to have received the Race Equality Charter Bronze Award from Advance HE, which recognizes that we have a solid foundation for eliminating racial inequality and developing an inclusive culture that values ​​all staff and students. We work with our employees to ensure their ideas are always heard, and we invite you to share your background and life experiences with us to help us create a truly unique work environment.