A successful university campus is about so much more than buildings. It’s about the environment, the atmosphere and the people – creating that sense of home that will help students feel safe, secure, and help them thrive.
Here at UPP we have an opportunity for a Multi Skilled Technician (Electrical) to work as part of our team at Broadgate Park, Beeston in providing both a planned and responsive maintenance service specialising in electrical and mechanical repairs.
This is a permanent full-time position working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday covering a rolling rota including two weekends in a ten week cycle.
The salary for this role is circa £36,574 per annum dependant on experience and qualifications plus the opportunity for overtime.
Please note that a current manual UK Driving Licence is essential for this role.
Key responsibilities include:
* Undertake maintenance within the residences in a safe working environment, assessing all Health and Safety issues before work commences and report any hazards identified to the relevant Manager.
* Carry out reactive maintenance in accordance with the Service Level Agreement and provide front line response for all fabric work.
* Carry out PPM in accordance with the schedule & liaise with specialist sub-contractors.
* Maintain accurate records of breakdowns and maintenance repairs, including records for statutory compliance.
* Carry out statutory testing including PAT testing, fire alarm testing, and others, as required.
* Report any Health and Safety issues relating to the residences ensuring all information is passed to the relevant persons.
* Take the lead in electrical stock management (ordering, storage, distribution) ensuring appropriate parts are held and available to meet SLA timescales for repair.
* Assist team colleagues in other trades as and when required and assist with team development including cross-trade skills sharing.
We are looking for you to be a fully qualified electrician with one of the following qualifications City & Guilds 236 / 2360 / 2365 / 2000 / 2330 / 2397 or equivalent EAL electrical qualification to Year 2 / Level 3 City & Guilds 2382 - 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and have worked in a similar role and environment. You will also possess great communication, IT, and organisation skills, along with the passion to do a great job.
In addition, you will have a good understanding of the operational procedures and safe working practices of building services and systems as well as good understanding of health and safety, with the ability to always work in a safe manner.
You will also be prepared to work (with notice) additional hours when the needed, especially during the main student arrival and departure weekends.
We truly care about the experience of our residents and invite you to join our friendly team and help make a positive difference to students living away from home in our accommodation.
In return, we are offering a fun and interesting environment to work in with a competitive salary and a great benefits package which includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy up to 5 days additional holiday, life insurance, pension, training, two paid volunteering days each year, cycle to work scheme, store discounts, as well as discounts from a variety of top retailers, restaurants gyms and more.
UPP welcome all applications and recognise the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners.
We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and help you to thrive at work.
Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect, are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.
We are a team with energy, pace and passion; if that sounds like you, apply today.