Maintenance Technician - Electrician
UPP Residential Services Limited
Maintenance Technician – Electrician
Location: Exeter
Site Based
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor/Manager
Direct Reports: None
This is a permanent full time position working 37.5 hours. 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday.
The salary is £34,441 per annum plus On-Call
Job Purpose
Undertake planned maintenance and reactive tasks, specialising in electrical and associated works across student accommodation, in accordance with the agreed schedules, maintaining accurate records for statutory compliance using UPP's computer aided facilities management systems.
Roles and Responsibilities
* Deliver scheduled planned, reactive and remedial maintenance services as directed by the PPM planner (CAFM), Helpdesk, Supervisor and or Manager, ensuring that operational standards are always maintained, and comply with the relevant schedules and Service Level Agreement.
* Duties may include (but not limited to) fault finding, minor repairs or installations and maintaining services and equipment within critical environments. For example tasks could range from emergency lighting tests and repairs to replacement of pumps and plant including distribution boards.
* Complete suitable risk assessments prior to undertaking works and undertake works as per instructions within any relevant permit or work plan.
* Maintain accurate records of breakdowns and maintenance repairs, including records for statutory compliance.
* Liaise with specialist sub-contractors where applicable, supporting with site induction and contract works sign off.
* Assist with carrying out statutory testing including, but not limited to, PAT testing, fire alarm testing, fire door testing and others, as required to support the maintenance team (where appropriately trained to do so).
* Report any Health and Safety issues, ensuring all information is passed to the relevant persons and conducting investigations where required.
* The role holder will be expected to operate in line with our values and behaviours, acting as an ambassador for UPP with our university partners, students, visitors and colleagues across the business.
* Following internal validation hold the role as competent person within the electrical discipline.
Additional Requirements
* Assist colleagues in other trades and locations as and when the need arises, and where appropriately trained to do so.
* Undertake training as required.
* Participate in an on-call rota, as required.
* Be prepared to work additional hours, as and when the need arises, especially during the main student arrival and departure weekends.
* Other duties as commensurate with the post, which may include travelling to other sites or regions.
Person Specification
Attributes
Essential Criteria
Desirable Criteria
Experience
Experience of working in a similar role within a residential setting
Proven commercial or industrial experience within an electrical trade role
Previously worked within a multiple occupancy, student accommodation, university or hotel environment
Skills/Knowledge/
Ability
Good communication and organisational skills
Understanding of the operational procedures and
safe working practices
Computer literate
Ability to use handheld PC device (tablet) or similar arrangement to organise and complete work task documents
Possess a current valid UK driving licence
Education/Qualifications
Essential Criteria
City & Guilds 236 / 2360 / 2365 / 2000 / 2330 / 2397 or equivalent EAL electrical qualification to Year 2 / Level 3
City & Guilds th Edition Wiring Regulations
Desirable Criteria
City & Guilds 2391 or City & Guilds 2394 / 5 or EAL equivalent
City & Guilds 2377 – Portable Appliance Testing
NET Practical Assessment AM2
Personal Qualities
We work as a team: A self-starter, able to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team without supervision.
We work with energy, pace and passion: Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once.
We are customer focussed: Customer-first attitude, focussed on anticipating and responding to the needs of our stakeholders.
We are results oriented: Positive, proactive attitude.
We add value: Curious and analytical – interested in iterating and experimenting where needed to maximise our impact.