Electrical Technician

Engineering
Uk
May 30, 2025
£31 - £34 / year
Full Time
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Job Description

Job Reference: 109531-0525
Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department: Estates – Maintenance
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £30,805 – £34,132 per annum + £2,000 market supplement

About the Role

Join the Estates Maintenance team at the University of Warwick and play a key role in maintaining the electrical infrastructure across our world-class campus. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your skills to a wide range of settings—from academic buildings and student accommodation to state-of-the-art research centres, sports venues, and retail facilities.

As an Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:

  • Performing routine, planned, and reactive electrical maintenance
  • Diagnosing faults and completing repairs across a variety of systems
  • Supporting minor electrical installations across the university estate
  • Ensuring a high-quality, efficient, and customer-focused service

This role is full-time, working Monday to Friday during business hours, with occasional weekend shifts (approximately 5 weekends per year, with a 5-day working week maintained). Participation in the on-call rota will also be required.

If you’re seeking flexibility, we welcome applications for part-time or other working patterns, provided operational needs can be met.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced and qualified electrical professional with:

  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installations or Maintenance
  • A solid understanding of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and the Electricity at Work Act
  • Demonstrable experience in electrical testing, fault-finding, and installations
  • A strong grasp of Health & Safety procedures relevant to the role

To see the full list of required and desirable skills, please review the person specification in the job description.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a maintenance role—it’s an opportunity to grow within a transforming team at one of the UK’s leading universities. You’ll work in a dynamic, supportive environment where innovation and collaboration are encouraged.

We offer:

  • A competitive salary package with a £2,000 annual market supplement
  • Excellent pension benefits
  • Access to training and development opportunities
  • A chance to help shape our new and improved maintenance service

Whether you’re attending major campus events or ensuring critical infrastructure runs smoothly, you’ll be making a difference every day.

About the University of Warwick

Ranked among the top 10 UK universities and 67th globally (QS World University Rankings 2024), the University of Warwick is a research-intensive institution with a reputation for excellence, creativity, and ambition. Over 92% of our research has been rated as ‘world-leading or internationally excellent’ (REF 2021).

Explore more about us at: www.warwick.ac.uk

Right to Work and Visa Sponsorship

We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to work in the UK.

For full guidance on right to work and sponsorship eligibility, please visit:
UK Visa and Immigration Guidance – University of Warwick

How to Apply

Application Deadline: Thursday, 12 June 2025 at 23:55 (BST)
Submit your application via the University of Warwick online application portal.

Application Requirements:

  • CV – Include employment history, education, and relevant experience
  • Cover Letter – Outline your motivation for applying and demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria

Please plan ahead: applications cannot be submitted after the deadline, even if started before 23:55.

Contact Us

For informal enquiries about the role, please contact:
Neil Williams – Electrical Maintenance Manager
Neil.Williams.1@warwick.ac.uk

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