Electrician – In‑house Estates Maintenance (Permanent)

About the role

The University of Salford is seeking a qualified Electrician to join its Estates & Facilities maintenance team. You will be responsible for keeping a diverse campus estate safe, compliant and fully operational for staff, students and visitors.

Key responsibilities

• Planned preventative maintenance of 415 V/230 V electrical systems and equipment, including visual sub‑station inspections.
• Reactive electrical repairs and fault diagnosis, primarily small‑power and lighting circuits.
• Minor installation works such as new supplies and single‑phase/three‑phase circuitry.
• Support university electrical safety and control procedures through safe maintenance practices.
• Work independently or as part of a trades team, collaborating with plumbers, joiners, handypersons and external contractors.
• Participate in the out‑of‑hours emergency call‑out rota.

Required profile

• City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations.
• Successfully completed AM2 assessment.
• Ability to carry out both planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Competence in installing single‑phase and three‑phase electrical systems.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Willingness to support minor joinery and plumbing tasks when required.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, courteous approach.

Required skills

• City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installations.
• AM2 assessment qualification.
• Knowledge of 415 V/230 V electrical systems.
• Visual sub‑station inspection techniques.
• Fault diagnosis of small‑power and lighting circuits.
• Installation of single‑phase and three‑phase circuitry.
• Electrical safety and control procedures.

What we offer

• Permanent contract with a competitive salary range £33,951 – £37,694 per annum.
• Skills Premium and eligibility for City & Guilds Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent.
• DBS check required.
• Opportunities to work on a large, varied university estate.