Electrical Technician (109531-0326)

Location

University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Department

Estates - Maintenance (Electrical Services)

Position Type

Permanent

Salary

£31,236 to £34,610 per annum

Additional Payments

£2,000 Market Supplement per annum

About the Role

Eligibility

• This vacancy is open to current University employees on the redeployment register (i.e. redeployees) and to internal candidates only. This includes current University employees, Graduate Teaching Assistants, and Unitemps.

Informal Queries

• For informal queries about the role, please contact Neil Williams (Electrical Maintenance Manager) at 07469 020763 or

In this role you'll carry out routine, planned and reactive electrical maintenance duties, fault diagnostics and repairs to a wide range of electrical systems to ensure our customers receive a high quality, efficient response service. You'll also work on minor installations for all electrical services throughout the University.

In addition to a competitive base salary of up to £34,610 per annum, you'll receive a market supplement of £2,000 per annum. The working hours will be Monday to Friday business hours plus occasional weekends on a rota basis (approximately 5 weekends a year but you'll only ever be required to work 5 days in 7). To participate in the maintenance operations on-call system as required.

About You

You will have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installations or Maintenance with the ability to carry out installation, maintenance and electrical testing and requirements in accordance with BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and Electricity at Work Act as well as an excellent understanding of Health & Safety and the associated processes.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

About the Department

Our Maintenance Operations Team is changing and growing and we're looking for skilled people like you to help us shape and deliver our new, improved service.

You'll be working in a range of buildings and facilities that will challenge your trade skills across ground-breaking research facilities, student accommodation, sports, retail, and entertainment venues. But it doesn't stop there. You'll also play a key role in the major events we get involved with.

In Estates, we're always looking for new ways to make things happen, so whatever your trade, this is an exciting time to join us and make an impact.

You'll be part of a supportive team who will help you build on your strengths and inspire you to develop your potential.

So, for your next move take a look at the Estates Department at Warwick. With new, enhanced salaries, excellent pensions and conditions, and the chance to be a member of an ambitious, expanding team, there's never been a better time to join us.

About the University

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

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How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Tuesday 7th April 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline.

You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please:

1. Outline youremployment and education history (including your most recent employment).

2. Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.

3. Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).

• Interview Date: To be confirmed
• Start Date: To be confirmed

Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered.

You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave).

Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see .

What we Offer

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. .

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Our Commitment to Inclusion

To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see:

Job Description

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