At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform electrical maintenance and ensure the reliability of critical facilities.
- Company: Join a prestigious research and innovation campus with a technical focus.
- Benefits: Earn up to £41,000, enjoy excellent pension, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Stable career opportunities in a world-class research setting.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team in a unique and challenging environment.
- Qualifications: Recognised electrical qualification and experience in maintenance required.
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: Up to £41,000 per annum (including on-call allowance)
Hours: Monday to Friday, Days
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a prestigious research and innovation campus. This is a fantastic chance to work within a highly technical environment, supporting the maintenance and reliability of critical facilities and infrastructure.
Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across a diverse range of systems and equipment, ensuring the site continues to operate safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities- Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical maintenance.
- Diagnose and rectify electrical faults across building services and site infrastructure.
- Support the continuous improvement of maintenance processes and equipment reliability.
- Complete maintenance documentation and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Participate in the on-call rota to provide emergency support when required.
- Work closely with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders across the campus.
- Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship or equivalent).
- Experience carrying out electrical maintenance within commercial, industrial, manufacturing, research, or critical environments.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, control systems, and building services equipment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Salary up to £41,000 per year including on-call allowance.
- Monday to Friday working pattern.
- Excellent pension and benefits package.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Stable, long-term career within a world-class research environment.
- Opportunity to work on a unique and technically challenging site.
Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website. If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency. gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.
Closing Date: 10/07/2026
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Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Cheltenham employer: Gap Technical Ltd
Join a prestigious research and innovation campus in Cambridgeshire as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, where you will thrive in a highly technical environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £41,000, excellent benefits, and a supportive work culture that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical facilities while ensuring a stable and rewarding career path within a world-class setting.
