Shift Technician

E&FM Management

A unique and exciting opportunity for an Electrical Technician to join the newly-restructured Maintenance Services team at the University of Surrey, providing Electrical planned and reactive maintenance service works across the whole campus.

Nestled amongst the rolling hills of the Surrey countryside, we offer market leading benefits and a role in which you can make a real impact on people’s lives!

We value, empower and support every member of staff to get the best out of your unique talents, so you’ll be rewarded with a generous salary, 34 days holiday, industry leading pension up to 18%, salary sacrifice benefits and a unique and vibrant working environment on-campus.

Role & Responsibilities:

Working within a team of 35+, you’ll report to the non-academic Service Support Manager to complete both planned and reactive Electrical maintenance services. Primarily, this will cover our non-academic space, but where required this could encompass the entire campus.

Ideally, you’ll have a detailed understanding of Electrical Installations and systems, and will be willing to attend formal update training if required. You’ll also have thorough knowledge & understanding of the work processes, practices and procedures relevant to the role, including a working knowledge of COSHH regulations, the Health & Safety at Work Act, and a current full EU License or equivalent permanent License.

You’ll support our current shift pattern of 3 early shifts, 3 late shifts and 3 days off, with an array of responsibilities including:

• Maintaining all Electrical systems, to current legislative requirements
• Ensuring failing plant or assets are reported to the Helpdesk and plant areas are maintained in good condition
• Delivering an effective response to maintenance demands from the University
• Ensuring compliance with all University H&S and Environmental systems and procedures and take an active part in the development of any policy.
• Ensuring the use of equipment and materials in the delivery of maintenance services are appropriate, to current legislation and of the correct standard.
• Keeping up to date with developments in their trade or field of profession and attend courses organised by the University to improve knowledge and understanding of relevant subjects.
• Carrying out multi-skilled tasks where relevant training/experience can be demonstrated such as (but not restricted to) Mechanical isolation and fault finding, minor carpentry and redecoration repairs linked to maintenance work.
• Completing all necessary administrative work associated with departmental management systems, including the completion of work records (paper or electronic), stores issues, orders, estimates and health and safety records.

What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

• 
  Competitive Salary
• Market leading Pension up to 18%
• 34 DAYS Holiday
• Salary Sacrifice benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare
• Student discount eligibility
• Access to world-class leisure facilities at discounted rates
• On-site parking, cafes, restaurants and coffee shops

For more information or to be considered for the role please Apply or email t.dubber@surrey.ac.uk