Building Services Maintenance Electrician

Overview

We’re looking for a Building Services Maintenance Electrician to join our on-site Building Services team.

You'll be part of a close-knit group, supporting the day-to-day operations of our buildings and world-class facilities.

If you enjoy varied work, taking initiative, and contributing to the success of a growing team, this could be the perfect role for you. We work in a friendly and professional environment, supporting some of the most talented engineers and scientists in the world and we’d love to hear how your experience could contribute to our success.

We’ll discuss our benefits in more detail at the interview stage, but they include:

• Generous pension

• Private medical care

• Life assurance

• Disability insurance

• Travel insurance

• Our famous free canteen for breakfast and lunch

The Role

You’ll work closely with our existing Electrician and Building Services team on a wide range of electrical work, including installations, inspections, testing, fault-finding and repairs.

You’ll join a team of 5, within a wider department of 9, supporting routine and reactive maintenance tasks across our 4 buildings.

Due to the nature of this role and the continuously evolving needs of the business, you’ll find your days to be varied and often unpredictable. As well as keeping the building operational, the requirements of the company continue to change and to grow. Sections of the building are regularly undergoing refurbishment and new facilities are created in line with project requirements.

You’ll be part of a friendly, collaborative environment and work alongside colleagues across all departments, engineers, scientists, and support staff alike.

Responsibilities

Your day-to-day duties will be varied, but will typically include:

• Working with our existing electrician to carry out all electrical activities

• Performing electrical installations, inspections, testing, and fault-finding

• Maintaining accurate electronic records of testing and works carried out

• Organising and providing attendance for external contractors, liaising with the Department Administrator and Manager

• Supervising service/maintenance contractors, particularly electrical and mechanical, in collaboration with the Building Services Administrator

• Identifying and carrying out a range of maintenance tasks via the Building Services call logging system

• Investigating problems, implementing temporary fixes and arranging permanent solutions

• Contributing to general team activities including Health & Safety matters and broader maintenance duties

• Assisting with permit to work systems, including out-of-hours working

• Joining the out-of-hours response rota in line with current policy

• Supporting line managers with electrical technical knowledge

• Undertaking any reasonable tasks requested by your line manager

About you

We’re looking for someone with the following qualifications and experience:

• Fully qualified electrician (C&G Level 2 in Electrical Installations or NVQ equivalent)

• IEE 18th Edition certification

• City & Guilds Electrical Inspection and Testing

• Hands-on experience across a broad range of electrical activities

• Practical construction/maintenance skills such as basic carpentry, plumbing or decorating

• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines

• Strong team player with a positive attitude and willingness to adapt

• Clear communication skills (polite, reliable, punctual, and self-motivated)

• Familiarity with Health & Safety and COSHH legislation

• Competent in basic numeracy, literacy, and computing

• Strong customer service mindset

• Experience in large commercial or industrial facilities is a plus

Must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

We provide training in key areas such as the use of hand tools, power tools, access equipment, and forklift trucks.