Electrician

£28,718 - £33,298 (depending on experience)

40 hours per week

Permanent

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas.  A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.

About the Role

• In this dynamic role, you’ll be responsible for both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across the campus.
• Your work will ensure the smooth operations of maintenance, minimising disruption to the student experience.
• Performing electrical maintenance and minor repairs, as well as supporting the broader facilities team when needed.
• Investigating electrical issues, performing repairs, or coordinating with external contractors to ensure timely resolutions.
• Promoting a strong Health & Safety culture and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations.
• Maintaining accurate records of electrical work and liaising with the administration team to ensure the buildings and services meet compliance.
• Communicating with staff to minimise disruption during maintenance tasks.

About You

• We are looking for a skilled tradesperson or technical professional with an Electrical background who can take on the responsibility of maintaining and repairing electrical systems across campus.
• Hold a relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering and possess hands-on experience with electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Be competent using hand and power tools, as well as electrical test equipment, to carry out general electrical tasks.
• Be an excellent communicator, able to work collaboratively with your team and provide a high-quality maintenance service that enhances the customer experience.
• Be proactive, with a ‘can do’ attitude and able to work autonomously or a spart of a small team within the Maintenance division.
• Have strong problem-solving skills, quick to adapt in a customer-facing environment, and flexible to meet the evolving needs of a growing campus.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy when completing job details, identifying materials for orders, and updating work progress on your PDA.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

Click the button below to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post. 

Click here to view the full Job Description and Person Specification

The closing date for receipt of applications is the 27th October 2024.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.