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Overview
Role: Approved Electrician
Organisation: The University of Edinburgh
Open Ended (permanent), Full Time: 35 hours per week, plus 7.5 hours Compulsory Contractual Overtime per week
Salary: TR01: £33,000 per annum, plus £9,664.29 per annum for compulsory contractual overtime; total: £42,664.29 per annum
An additional allowance of £1,980.00 per annum will be applied upon joining the Call Out Rota at 6 Months Service. Additional Call Out Payments will also be applied.
The Opportunity
Maintenance Services currently employ a mix of 85+ trades, semi-skilled and trade apprentice staff within its department who are responsible for the service and repair of over 500 buildings within the University of Edinburgh estate. You will be joining a multi-disciplined maintenance team that provides exceptional customer services to an expanding world-class estate.
You will have completed an appropriate Recognised SECCT electrical apprenticeship SQV3 or equivalent, hold a current SJIB Approved Electrician grading card and have gained considerable commercial installation and electrical maintenance experience. It is essential that you meet the criteria within the job description.
The role is predominantly carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance using an electronic maintenance system via smartphone. It would be desirable that the post holder has similar experience of this method of work prioritisation. A driving licence is essential as there will be a requirement to drive University vehicles.
The Maintenance Services Team operates an emergency call out rota which you will join on reaching 6 months service. You will be expected to take part in 6 weeks out of the year.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
* Significant experience of electrical maintenance, alterations, refurbishments or new installations within complex building services and estates
* Recognised SECCT electrical apprenticeship SQV3 or equivalent
* Hold a current SJIB Approved Electrician Grading Card
* Extensive knowledge of the Electricity at Work Act
* Experience using smartphones or similar technology to record and manage work
* UK driver’s licence
How To Apply
Please apply online including uploading your current CV.
Benefits and What To Expect
* A competitive salary
* An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work
* To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
* Comprehensive staff benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives
Additional Information
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Prior to any employment commencing you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. The University cannot sponsor international workers for a Skilled Worker visa.
Key Dates: The closing date for applications is 23 September 2025 (closing time 11:59pm GMT, unless stated otherwise). If applying outside the UK, the time adjusts to your local time zone.
About Us
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