Electrician

Join to apply for the Electrician role at University of Derby We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground‑breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better. Base pay range The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region. We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes. Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills. About the College/Department The University of Derby Estates Department is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant, innovative, and sustainable campus environment, that supports our passion for delivering world class education and ground‑breaking research. The Estates team has over 250 colleagues, working across all of our sites on everything from the refurbishment of buildings to catering. About the Role This is a highly technical position within the University’s Electrical Team, which is responsible for compliance, reactive and planned maintenance, as well as small project work. You will be responsible for the most complex electrical works and projects, and will collaborate closely with colleagues across the Estates Direct Labour Organisation (DLO), including the Engineering Department, as well as contractors, suppliers, and other University departments. You will play a key role in supporting the Mechanical and Electrical Senior Supervisor to drive standardisation and achieve optimal energy efficiency across plant equipment within the University’s portfolio. Upon completion of your probation period, you will be required to take part in the On‑call Rota. The work pattern for this role will be 8am – 4pm Monday to Friday, with flexibility required at times to ensure Health and Safety standards are maintained, for example during the winter months when the gritting of pathways is essential. The anticipated interview date will be Monday 15th December 2025. About You We are seeking a qualified and experienced Electrical professional to join our team. You will hold a clean, current driving licence and possess recognised industry qualifications, including City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 and Level 3 in Electrical Installations (or equivalent), as well as City & Guilds 2382-18 18th Edition BS 7671 Wiring Regulations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience working within a multi‑disciplinary environment and across large estates, delivering maintenance services in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Strong technical knowledge of statutory legislation governing facilities maintenance and electrical systems is essential. You will be IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and demonstrate the ability to manage operational activity effectively while ensuring compliance and safety standards are met. Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata) Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family‑friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers Discounted onsite gym Cycle to Work scheme A flexible working environment A commitment to personal and professional development Key Contact For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Barry Scarbro, Senior Maintenance Supervisor, via b.n.scarbro@derby.ac.uk For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post. To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage. The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. Please visit our website for more information. The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody’s concern. Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full‑time Job function Other Industries Higher Education #J-18808-Ljbffr