Electrician

Falmouth University

  • Penryn, Cornwall
  • £27,628-33,316 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 hours ago
About The RoleWe are seeking an experienced and qualified maintenance Electrician to join our dynamic Engineering Maintenance team within the Infrastructure Directorate. This is a critical role supporting the ongoing safe and efficient operation of campus facilities.As an Electrician, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of electrical systems including power and lighting distribution systems, fire alarm networks, control systems, motors, UPS and more. You’ll play a hands-on role while also collaborating with contractors, trainees, and wider Estates colleagues. You’ll be based across our Penryn and Falmouth campuses, working in both academic and student accommodation buildings. The role includes participation in the on-call rota and occasional support for events or emergency response (e.g. severe weather).Key Responsibilities:
  • Undertake preventative and reactive electrical maintenance
  • Diagnose faults and resolve issues efficiently and to a high standard
  • Provide advice and guidance to apprentices and colleagues
  • Liaise with contractors and oversee safe delivery of electrical work
  • Maintain accurate records of works undertaken
  • Ensure all work complies with health and safety legislation and technical standards
About YouYou will be a qualified electrician with a recognised Level 3 apprenticeship (or equivalent), and up-to-date IET Regulations. You’ll be confident working independently in a maintenance setting and capable of solving problems on complex systems and installations.We’re looking for someone with:
  • Recent experience in estates or facilities maintenance
  • Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
  • A proactive, solution-oriented approach
It would also be desirable for the successful candidate to posses:
  • HNC in Electrical Engineering
  • IPAF, PASMA or asbestos awareness training
  • Experience in higher education or similar public sector environment
  • Authorised Person (LV/HV) status
For further details on the skills/experience required for this role, please see the full job description above.This post is offered on a 37.5 hour a week, full time, permanent contract working across Monday-Friday. If you are looking to have an informal discussion about the vacancy ahead of applying please email Maintenance Supervisor, Mike Rodgers on mike.rodgers@fxplus.ac.uk.The closing date for the position is Sunday 28 September 2025.About UsAs an employer of choice we can offer the successful candidate for this role a range of benefits, including:- Employer Pension Contribution up to 10%.- 28 days + 8 days bank holiday.- Life Assurance- Subsidised Sports Centre Membership (Gym & Fitness Classes)- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker)- Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme- Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme- Vivup Lifestyle DiscountsAlongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from working across two leading Universities.Falmouth Exeter Plus welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.

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