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The successful candidate will deliver both Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance services, working collaboratively with General Maintenance Assistants and the wider facilities management team.
Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Operations
- Deliver comprehensive electrical repair and maintenance services across all university buildings, plant, systems, and equipment.
- Carry out statutory, mandatory, planned preventative, and reactive maintenance activities.
- Perform fault-finding and diagnostic work to maintain system reliability and uptime.
- Accurately interpret technical drawings, instructions, and specifications.
- Ensure all work is carried out safely and efficiently in accordance with current legislation, manufacturer guidance, and company Health & Safety procedures.
- Work safely in hazardous areas, confined spaces, and on contaminated equipment using appropriate PPE.
- Prepare plant and equipment for independent insurance inspections to ensure statutory compliance.
- Maintain and update asset registers accurately.
- Assist with minor installation works, including task setting-out, material identification, and sourcing of tools and equipment.
- Conduct pre-installation inspections and assess service requirements for new or upgraded equipment.
- Carry out site surveys and report defects to the appropriate manager.
- Oversee service contractors when required.
- Liaise with the Asset Manager regarding plant, equipment, and building fabric failures.
- Support colleagues by providing guidance and instruction on specific tasks.
- Assist with the induction and training of new starters, apprentices, and maintenance staff.
- Complete daily administrative duties, ensuring accurate and timely completion of work dockets, tickets, and logbooks.
- Use CAFM systems, PDAs, BMS, work permit systems, and ordering platforms following appropriate training.
- Undertake maintenance tasks outside the core electrical discipline when required.
- Safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, scaffolding, and associated equipment.
- Provide support during emergencies and participate in out-of-hours work when necessary.
- Completed Electrical Apprenticeship or NVQ / City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent).
- Knowledge and experience of emergency lighting systems and maintenance.
- 17th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification (with willingness to obtain the 18th Edition).
- Basic understanding of Health & Safety regulations within construction and building maintenance environments.
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems within building maintenance environments.
- High attention to detail with the ability to accurately record maintenance and repair information.
- Competent IT skills, including the use of handheld and mobile devices for job management.
- Flexible, proactive, and team-oriented approach to work.
