Overview
Job Opportunity: Maintenance Electrician. Location: Oxford. Reports to: Head of Maintenance.
Our client is looking to appoint a Maintenance Electrician/Assistant to join a small, dedicated maintenance team in Oxford. This is a great opportunity for a skilled professional with a solid electrical background. The role involves day-to-day maintenance of utilities, plant, machinery, and equipment, with a strong focus on electrical tasks, while also supporting general maintenance as needed.
Responsibilities
* Respond quickly to maintenance issues and breakdowns as they arise
* Conduct routine checks of plant, infrastructure, and fabric; monitor and make changes to the College's Building Management System (BMS) as necessary
* Identify and collect materials required for maintenance tasks
* Safely store and use chemicals in accordance with COSHH guidelines and hazard data sheets
* Participate in water monitoring regimes, including legionella inspections and reporting
* Maintain accurate maintenance records using digital tools such as PDAs or tablets
* Perform electrical fault-finding and carry out necessary repairs, ensuring all statutory documentation is completed
* Conduct testing and inspections as part of the College's planned preventative maintenance schedule
* Undertake ongoing training and attend refresher courses to stay current with requirements
* Assist with general building maintenance including basic repairs (e.g., lighting, locks, minor carpentry)
* Proactively report future maintenance needs to the Maintenance Manager or Supervisor
* Support colleagues with day-to-day maintenance and small refurbishment works
* Record and keep updated any changes to electrical installations in College documentation and Health & Safety files
* Ensure electrical works are certified and comply with current standards
* Maintain tools and test equipment in good working order; report damage or calibration issues
* Follow the College's Health & Safety policies at all times and report any potential hazards
* Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and maintain a safe working environment
* Assist with keeping the workshop clean, organised, and compliant with regulations
* Carry a College radio during working hours and communicate as needed to ensure smooth operations
* Be flexible and open to taking on new duties or training as needed
* Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota (after appropriate training and review)
Essential Experience & Qualifications
* Proven experience delivering multi-trade repair, planned maintenance, and small projects
* Previous experience working within a small maintenance team
* Strong electrical repair and maintenance background
* City & Guilds or NVQ (including AM2) in electrical maintenance/installation
* 18th Edition wiring regulations certification
* PAT testing experience using Seward or similar testers
* Previous participation in an on-call rota
* Resides within 30-45 minutes of Oxford
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