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Job Title: Multi Skilled Technician (Electrical)
A successful university campus is about so much more than buildings. It’s about the environment, the atmosphere and the people – creating that sense of home that will help students feel safe, secure, and help them thrive.
Here at UPP we have an opportunity for a Multi Skilled Technician (Electrical) to work as part of our team at Nottingham University in providing both a planned and responsive maintenance service specialising in electrical and mechanical repairs.
This is a permanent full-time position working 37.5 hours per week from Monday to Friday.
The salary for this role is up to £38,110 per annum dependant on experience and qualifications.
Please note that a current manual UK Driving Licence is essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake maintenance within the residences in a safe working environment, assessing all Health and Safety issues before work commences and report any hazards identified to the relevant Manager.
- Carry out reactive maintenance in accordance with the Service Level Agreement and provide front line response for all plant and installation work.
- Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance in accordance with the scheduled works & liaise with specialist sub-contractors.
- Maintain accurate records of breakdowns and maintenance repairs, including records for statutory compliance.
- Carry out statutory testing including fire alarm testing, emergency lighting tests, ad hoc PAT testing as required and others, as required.
- Report any Health and Safety issues relating to the residences ensuring all information is passed to the relevant persons.
- Take the lead in electrical stock management (ordering, storage, distribution) ensuring appropriate parts are held and available to meet SLA timescales for repair.
- Assist team colleagues in other trades as and when required and assist with team development including cross-trade skills sharing.
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Essential Qualifications
You will need to be a fully qualified electrician with one of the following essential qualifications:
- City & Guilds 236 / 2360 / 2330 / 2356 / 2357 to Year 2 or level 3 (dependant on qualification)
- Equivalent EAL electrical qualification to Year 2 / Level 3
Ideally you will have additional qualifications including:
- City & Guilds 2382
- The 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent) in Inspection & Testing
Although not essential, previous experience in a similar role and environment is highly desirable.
Additional Requirements
- Great communication, IT, and organisation skills
- Passion to do a great job
- Good understanding of the operational procedures and safe working practices of building services and systems
- Good understanding of health and safety, with the ability to always work in a safe manner
- Willingness to work additional hours when needed, especially during the main student arrival and departure weekends
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Benefits
We are offering a fun and interesting environment to work in with a competitive salary and a great benefits package which includes:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Life insurance
- Pension
- Training
- Two paid volunteering days each year
- Cycle to work scheme
- Store discounts
- Discounts from a variety of top retailers, restaurants, gyms, and more
Company Values
UPP welcome all applications and recognise the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners.
We understand all disabilities, impairments, and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and help you to thrive at work.
Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership, and Respect, are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.
We are a team with energy, pace, and passion; if that sounds like you, apply today.
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