At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform electrical maintenance across campus buildings and respond to emergencies.
- Company: Join Manchester Metropolitan University's dynamic Estates Operations Team.
- Benefits: Enjoy a generous holiday package, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a vibrant university environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Proficient in electrical maintenance with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Manchester Metropolitan University's Estates Operations Team is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team of engineers delivering reactive and planned maintenance services across the campus. This role is ideal for an active, self‑motivated individual who enjoys working with a variety of people and can manage and prioritise their own workload.
About the Role
Reporting to the Electrical Maintenance Manager, the Electrical Maintenance Engineer will complete a variety of electrical maintenance tasks on the systems installed in residential and academic buildings, including general and emergency lighting, lighting control, and small‑power and electrical supplies to specialist systems. The team also delivers an out‑of‑hours service, responding to emergency and business‑critical issues with additional salary contributions for on‑call staff.
About You
Applicants should be proficient in all aspects of electrical maintenance and be capable of managing and prioritising their own workload. Excellent oral and written communication skills, and a willingness to interact with a variety of customers across university departments, are essential.
What We Offer
- A defined benefit pension scheme through the Greater Manchester Pension Fund. Members are also eligible for death‑in‑service life cover of three times annual salary.
- A generous holiday package of 25 days plus bank holidays and additional discretionary days during the Christmas shutdown.
- Salary progression.
- Opportunities for professional development through internal and external training.
- A range of additional benefits including a cycle‑to‑work scheme, travel loans, discounted gym membership, and the employee assistance programme.
Working Hours
The working pattern is Monday to Friday, 08:45–16:30.
Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, and will make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the role as appropriate. Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria.
Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Manchester employer: The Manchester Metropolitan University
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Contact Details:
The Manchester Metropolitan University Recruitment Team
