Maintenance officer [cw2962]

Crawley College, part of the Chichester College Group [CW2962] Maintenance Officer (Electrical) £27,785 - £30,364 per annum, plus £610.08 Crawley Weighting Allowance per annum. 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Are you a qualified Electrician looking for a hands-on role in a busy Further Education environment, with excellent benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, and opportunities for professional development? Crawley College is seeking a reliable and skilled Maintenance Officer to join our Estates & Facilities team. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, motivated individual to play a key role in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-functioning environment for our students, staff, and visitors. About the Role: As our Maintenance Technician (Electrical), you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of our campus facilities. Reporting to the Estates Manager and working as part of the Estates Team, you will: Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across College buildings. Diagnose and repair electrical faults in a safe and timely manner. Complete maintenance tasks allocated via the College helpdesk system. Support statutory compliance inspections relating to electrical systems and building services. Liaise with and supervise external contractors working on electrical installations and repairs. Assist the Estates team with emergency light testing, drain downs, and associated repairs. Ensure all works are carried out in line with current electrical regulations and safe working practices. Maintain accurate records of works completed, inspections, and compliance documentation. Support minor project works and campus improvements as required. This role is Monday to Friday, with working hours as outlined below. We are willing to offer flexibility in working patterns, job shares and part-time working arrangements, subject to business needs and operational requirements. Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri 8:00-16:30 8:00-16:30 8:00-16:30 8:00-16:30 8:00-16:00 About You: We are looking for a qualified and experienced electrical professional with a strong background in building maintenance or electrical installation. You will essentially hold: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation or Electrical Maintenance City & Guilds 18th Edition (BS 7671) You should be a proactive, reliable, and hands-on technician with strong fault-finding skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good communication skills and a flexible approach to workload and priorities are essential. Experience within an educational or public sector environment would be an advantage but is not essential. Crawley College is centrally located with excellent transport links, within walking distance of Crawley bus and train stations. More information can be found on our website. ( https://www.crawley.ac.uk/college-information/travelling-to-college/ ) For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Marcin Michalski, Estates Manager, by email at MMichalski@crawley.ac.uk . Our Staff Benefits: We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including: Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service , plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave. Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only). Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service). Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities. And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff. Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning. We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG. C losing date: 29 June 2026 Interview date: 13 July 2026 You will be asked to upload a CV before starting an application form for this role. The system will take information such as education and employment history from your CV and auto-populate the relevant parts of the application form to save you time. 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All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists,/and any relevant overseas checks and a self-declaration relating to the disqualification regulations. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are an equal opportunities employer.