Overview
We are seeking an experienced and qualified maintenance Electrician to join our dynamic Engineering Maintenance team within the Infrastructure Directorate. This is a critical role supporting the ongoing safe and efficient operation of campus facilities. You’ll be based across our Penryn and Falmouth campuses, working in both academic and student accommodation buildings. The role includes participation in the on-call rota and occasional support for events or emergency response (e.g. severe weather).
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake preventative and reactive electrical maintenance
* Diagnose faults and resolve issues efficiently and to a high standard
* Provide advice and guidance to apprentices and colleagues
* Liaise with contractors and oversee safe delivery of electrical work
* Maintain accurate records of works undertaken
* Ensure all work complies with health and safety legislation and technical standards
Requirements
* Qualified electrician with a recognised Level 3 apprenticeship (or equivalent)
* Up-to-date IET Regulations
* Confident working independently in a maintenance setting and capable of solving problems on complex systems and installations
Desirable
* HNC in Electrical Engineering
* IPAF, PASMA or asbestos awareness training
* Experience in higher education or similar public sector environment
* Authorised Person (LV/HV) status
What we are looking for in style and approach
* Recent experience in estates or facilities maintenance
* Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
* A proactive, solution-oriented approach
Details
This post is offered on a 37.5 hour per week, full-time, permanent contract working across Monday-Friday. If you are looking to have an informal discussion about the vacancy ahead of applying please email Maintenance Supervisor, Mike Rodgers on mike.rodgers@fxplus.ac.uk.
The closing date for the position is Sunday 28 September 2025.
Benefits
* Employer Pension Contribution up to 10%
* 28 days + 8 days bank holiday
* Life Assurance
* Subsidised Sports Centre Membership (Gym & Fitness Classes)
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
* Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker)
* Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
* Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme
* Vivup Lifestyle Discounts
Alongside these benefits we offer a first-class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from working across two leading Universities.
Falmouth Exeter Plus welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.
Remuneration and Employment Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Higher Education
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