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Electrician
Job Posted: 8 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Expire in: 20 days
Job Description
Job Title: Electrician
Overview
We are seeking a skilled Electrician to join our on-site Building Services team. You’ll support the smooth running of multiple buildings and world-class facilities, working as part of a close-knit, professional team. This role offers varied work, responsibility, and the chance to contribute directly to a collaborative environment supporting engineers, scientists, and support staff.
The Role
You’ll work closely with the existing electrician and wider Building Services team (team of 5 within a department of 9) on a wide range of electrical tasks including installations, inspections, testing, fault-finding, and repairs. The role involves both planned and reactive maintenance, supervision of contractors, and contributing to refurbishment and fit-out projects across 4 buildings.
Responsibilities
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Carry out electrical installations, inspections, testing, and fault-finding
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Maintain accurate records of electrical works and testing
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Organise and support external contractors, liaising with administrators and managers
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Undertake maintenance tasks logged via the Building Services system
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Investigate faults, apply temporary fixes, and arrange permanent solutions
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Participate in the out-of-hours response rota
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Provide electrical technical support to line managers
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Undertake additional reasonable tasks as required
About You
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Fully qualified electrician (C&G Level 2 Electrical Installations or NVQ equivalent)
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IEE 18th Edition certification
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City & Guilds Electrical Inspection & Testing
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Experience across a broad range of electrical work
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Additional maintenance skills (basic carpentry, plumbing, decorating) desirable
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Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
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Strong teamwork, adaptability, and customer service skills
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Good communication, reliability, and self-motivation
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Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH legislation
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Experience in large commercial/industrial facilities desirable
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Must be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions and able to meet National Security Vetting requirements
Benefits
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Pension Scheme (Money Purchase Scheme, administered by Standard Life via Becketts)
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Membership begins the month after your first payroll date
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Contributions deducted before tax (payroll tax relief)
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Auto-enrolment minimum is 8% of qualifying earnings (employer contributes 6% if you contribute 2%)
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Contribution options:
Employee 2% / Employer 6%
* Employee 3% / Employer 7%
* Employee 4%+ / Employer 8% (maximum)
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Life Assurance Plan – automatic cover from day one, lump sum of 5x salary to nominated beneficiaries
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Group Income Protection Insurance – 60% of salary (after 26 weeks of incapacity), with continued life assurance and pension contributions during claim period
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Private medical insurance, travel insurance, and disability insurance
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Free on-site canteen (breakfast and lunch provided)Before You Apply
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