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Electrical Technician

University of Surrey - Maintenance Services

Location: Guildford
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 15th October 2024
Closes: 28th October 2024
Job Ref: 046524-R

Several exciting opportunities have arisen for Electrical and Senior Electrical Technicians to join the newly-restructured Maintenance Services team at the University of Surrey. 

Working as part of a team responsible for the operational maintenance of University premises, you will be undertaking planned and reactive work on electrical systems to support the University’s infrastructure and environmental control systems across all our premises, ensuring that they are maintained in a safe, efficient, and functional order.

The post will be required to support our current day pattern of 08.00 – 16.12 Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Maintain all electrical systems, including statutory inspection and testing where required, to meet current legislative requirements.
  • Ensure failing plant or assets are reported to the Helpdesk and plant areas are maintained in good condition.
  • Deliver an effective and timely response to maintenance demands across the University in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Ensure compliance with all University Health and Safety and Environmental systems and procedures, and take an active part in the development of these policies
  • Ensure the use of equipment and materials in delivery of maintenance services are appropriate and meet current legislative standards.
  • Keep up to date with electrical related legislation and developments, attending courses to improve knowledge and passing necessary exams to maintain professional accreditation where relevant.
  • Carry out multi-skilled tasks such as mechanical isolation and fault finding, minor carpentry, redecoration repairs linked to maintenance work.

For the senior role, you’ll need good planning, organising and prioritising skills, and will be expected to tackle more complex tasks, take on additional responsibilities and communicate effectively at a senior level.

The post holder may be required to support out of hours rotas as required by the SSM (Service Support Manager) to ensure operational effectiveness and business continuity.

What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.

Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

  • 20 days holiday rising 1 day per year of service to max of 5
  • PLUS 8 days bank holiday / 3 Uni days at Easter  / 3 Uni days at Xmas / plus 1 VC day
  • 36 Hours per week
  • Training in relevant areas
  • Discount at SSP
  • Onsite discounted childcare
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Electric car lease scheme

For more information or to be considered for either role, please apply via the University of Surrey Website, by clicking the 'Apply' button, above.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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