Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Please note: This vacancy is open to internal and external applicants concurrently. Internal applicants should use their @citystgeorges.ac.uk/@sgul.ac.uk email address when submitting an application.

Background

Estates, Environment & Facilities (EEF) plays a vital role in supporting the academic, research and operational success of City St George's, University of London across its campuses in Clerkenwell, Moorgate and Tooting. We are seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance Team and support the safe, compliant and reliable operation of electrical building services across the University's diverse estate. Working within a shift-based maintenance service, you will contribute to an environment that enables students, staff and visitors to thrive.

Responsibilities

You will deliver planned preventative and reactive maintenance on a wide range of electrical building services systems, including power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting and associated infrastructure. The role involves fault diagnosis, routine inspections, corrective maintenance and safe electrical isolations, ensuring systems remain operational and compliant. You will work closely with colleagues, contractors and building users, maintaining accurate records and responding effectively to maintenance requests and critical system failures.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have experience of maintaining electrical building services within a complex operational environment, together with strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills. You will possess a sound understanding of electrical safety, statutory compliance and BS 7671 requirements, along with experience of planned and reactive maintenance. A recognised electrical qualification, strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team are essential.

Additional Information

Closing date for applications: 11 November at 11:59pm

Interviews are scheduled to take place on: TBC

The selection process will involve an interview. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.

City St George's offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George's, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George's operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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