Electrician - University
Posted 3 days ago by s1jobs
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Maintenance Electrician involves ensuring the electrical systems of multiple buildings in Edinburgh are maintained to high standards, contributing to a safe environment for all users. The position requires hands-on work within various building types and includes responsibilities such as inspecting, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills and be a qualified electrician with a valid ECS card and UK driving license. This long-term contract offers weekly pay and the opportunity to accrue annual leave.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.
- Ensuring compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and university policies.
- Conducting regular preventive maintenance to minimise downtime and avoid electrical issues.
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical problems to determine the best solutions.
- Installing and upgrading electrical systems, including wiring, circuit breakers, and lighting.
- Responding to emergency maintenance requests and resolving electrical issues promptly.
Key Skills:
- UK qualified Electrician with a valid ECS card.
- Valid UK Driving Licence.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to work around members of the public from all backgrounds.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Your New Company Hays are looking for a maintenance electrician to work with one of our clients based in Edinburgh. This role is crucial in ensuring multiple buildings' electrical systems are maintained to the highest standards, contributing to a safe and comfortable environment for customers, staff, and visitors.
Your new role Duties You will be joining the on-site trade team working within multiple building types across Edinburgh City Centre - please see a brief list of duties below:
- Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.
- Ensuring compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and university policies.
- Conducting regular preventive maintenance to minimise downtime and avoid electrical issues.
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical problems to determine the best solutions.
- Installing and upgrading electrical systems, including wiring, circuit breakers, and lighting.
- Responding to emergency maintenance requests and resolving electrical issues promptly.
What You'll Need To Succeed You will need to be a UK qualified Electrician who is able to present a valid ECS card and have a valid UK Driving Licence. As this role is working within existing buildings, you will have strong customer service skills and be able to work around members of the public from all backgrounds.
What You'll Get In Return You will be offered a long-term contract working for the estates department at one of the most prestigious organisations in Edinburgh. Hays will pay you weekly, and you will have the option to accrue annual leave. You will receive regular updates from your Hays consultant throughout the contract.
What You Need To Do Now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk