Electrical Maintenance Technician

An opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Technician (Electrician core trade) to join our Property & Facilities Department at Edinburgh Napier University on a permanent basis.

The Property & Facilities Department delivers an excellent customer experience to over 1,500 staff and nearly 19,000 students.The Departments focus is on managing the University's key facilities, including Estates and Buildings, Energy and Sustainability, Security, Cleaning, Logistics, Print and Document Services, Sports Centre, Catering, Conference and Events and Student Accommodation.

Our Excellent Benefits

We offer a great working environment where we support ambition, recognise achievement, and offer an attractive benefits package.

This includes:

Minimum of 41 days annual leave (including 10 fixed holidays at Easter and Christmas) and the option to purchase additional annual leave

Employer pension contributions of 17.6%

A wide range of learning and development opportunities

Opportunity to join our staff inclusion and support networks

Access to our benefits platform Vivup which includes huge range of discounts across the UKs major retailers, health care discounts and Cycle to Work

The Role

As an important member of the Property and Facilities Services team you will work across all campuses; carrying out planned maintenance, reactive works and minor installations in your core trade and, through a flexible working arrangement other general maintenance duties with regards to Facilities/ Building services on behalf of the University.

Other general maintenance duties may be required across the University portfolio with regards to Facilities/Building services on behalf of the University.

What we are looking for

A qualified electrician who has completed a recognised apprenticeship, NVQ or City and Guilds Qualifications

17th Edition IEE regulations qualification

Proven track record of working on electrical systems and excellent grasp of electrical safety

Excellent fault finding and diagnostic technique

A team player with good communication and relationship building skills

A flexible in approach to work and the ability to adapt to undertake different trade tasks.

Additional Information:

Salary: £30,505 - £36,924 per annum

Closing date: 06 January 2024

Please note we will start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of the campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible and send in your CV if you are interested in this role.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on several factors specific to the successful applicant.

Edinburgh Napier is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels proud, confident, challenged and supported and are holders of Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Diversity Champion status.

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