Job Title: Electrician

Overview
We are seeking a skilled Electrician to join our on-site Building Services team. You’ll support the smooth running of multiple buildings and world-class facilities, working as part of a close-knit, professional team. This role offers varied work, responsibility, and the chance to contribute directly to a collaborative environment supporting engineers, scientists, and support staff.

The Role
You’ll work closely with the existing electrician and wider Building Services team (team of 5 within a department of 9) on a wide range of electrical tasks including installations, inspections, testing, fault-finding, and repairs. The role involves both planned and reactive maintenance, supervision of contractors, and contributing to refurbishment and fit-out projects across 4 buildings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installations, inspections, testing, and fault-finding
• Maintain accurate records of electrical works and testing
• Organise and support external contractors, liaising with administrators and managers
• Undertake maintenance tasks logged via the Building Services system
• Investigate faults, apply temporary fixes, and arrange permanent solutions
• Participate in the out-of-hours response rota
• Provide electrical technical support to line managers
• Undertake additional reasonable tasks as required

About You

• Fully qualified electrician (C&G Level 2 Electrical Installations or NVQ equivalent)
• IEE 18th Edition certification
• City & Guilds Electrical Inspection & Testing
• Experience across a broad range of electrical work
• Additional maintenance skills (basic carpentry, plumbing, decorating) desirable
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and customer service skills
• Good communication, reliability, and self-motivation
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH legislation
• Experience in large commercial/industrial facilities desirable
• Must be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions and able to meet National Security Vetting requirements

Benefits

• Pension Scheme (Money Purchase Scheme, administered by Standard Life via Becketts)
  • Membership begins the month after your first payroll date
  • Contributions deducted before tax (payroll tax relief)
  • Auto-enrolment minimum is 8% of qualifying earnings (employer contributes 6% if you contribute 2%)
  • Contribution options:Employee 2% / Employer 6%
  • Employee 3% / Employer 7%
  • Employee 4%+ / Employer 8% (maximum)
• Life Assurance Plan – automatic cover from day one, lump sum of 5x salary to nominated beneficiaries
• Group Income Protection Insurance – 60% of salary (after 26 weeks of incapacity), with continued life assurance and pension contributions during claim period
• Private medical insurance, travel insurance, and disability insurance
• Free on-site canteen (breakfast and lunch provided)