Electrician

We are seeking a skilled Electrician to join our team. You will provide a planned and reactive maintenance service to all stakeholders at the University, for all electrical work.

You will need a strong understanding of electrical systems, safety protocols, and have the ability to work independently or as part of a team. You will ensure that all work is completed to the highest standards of quality and safety

You will also be part of an on-call, out of hours team for one week in four.

As Electrician you can expect to be involved in:

Completing all PPM and reactive work assigned in accordance with the processes required to meet appropriate deadlines, KPIs and SLAs

Providing feedback on work related issues when work cannot be completed, this may be where remedial action is required following a PPM inspection

Working with colleagues in CSE with a flexible approach to ensure end users and students receive a first-class service provision

Working with other trade colleagues when required for certain works that require a team approach. 

What will you bring to the role?

City & Guilds or equivalent in an electrical engineering discipline

Hold BS7671 qualification including testing for the latest edition of the regulations 

Worked in a similar environment with a mix of PPM and reactive work 

Ability to fault find electrical faults and rectify them

Ability to remain calm under pressure and provide excellent customer service.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. As part of the online application process you will need to upload your CV for this role please. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number EST-185-24

Further details:   

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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