Multi Skilled Technician (Electrical)

# **Maintenance Technician – Electrician**UPP Residential Services LimitedMaintenance Technician – ElectricianLocation: ExeterSite Based**Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor/Manager****Direct Reports: None**This is a permanent full time position working 37.5 hours. 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday.The salary is £34,441 per annum plus On-Call**Job Purpose**Undertake planned maintenance and reactive tasks, specialising in electrical and associated works across student accommodation, in accordance with the agreed schedules, maintaining accurate records for statutory compliance using UPP’s computer aided facilities management systems.**Roles and Responsibilities*** Deliver scheduled planned, reactive and remedial maintenance services as directed by the PPM planner (CAFM), Helpdesk, Supervisor and or Manager, ensuring that operational standards are always maintained, and comply with the relevant schedules and Service Level Agreement.* Duties may include (but not limited to) fault finding, minor repairs or installations and maintaining services and equipment within critical environments. For example tasks could range from emergency lighting tests and repairs to replacement of pumps and plant including distribution boards.* Complete suitable risk assessments prior to undertaking works and undertake works as per instructions within any relevant permit or work plan.* Maintain accurate records of breakdowns and maintenance repairs, including records for statutory compliance.* Liaise with specialist sub-contractors where applicable, supporting with site induction and contract works sign off.* Assist with carrying out statutory testing including, but not limited to, PAT testing, fire alarm testing, fire door testing and others, as required to support the maintenance team (where appropriately trained to do so).* Report any Health and Safety issues, ensuring all information is passed to the relevant persons and conducting investigations where required.* The role holder will be expected to operate in line with our values and behaviours, acting as an ambassador for UPP with our university partners, students, visitors and colleagues across the business.* Following internal validation hold the role as competent person within the electrical discipline.**Additional Requirements*** Assist colleagues in other trades and locations as and when the need arises, and where appropriately trained to do so.* Undertake training as required.* Participate in an on-call rota, as required.* Be prepared to work additional hours, as and when the need arises, especially during the main student arrival and departure weekends.* Other duties as commensurate with the post, which may include travelling to other sites or regions.Person SpecificationAttributesEssential CriteriaDesirable Criteria**Experience**Experience of working in a similar role within a residential settingProven commercial or industrial experience within an electrical trade rolePreviously worked within a multiple occupancy, student accommodation, university or hotel environment**Skills/Knowledge/****Ability**Good communication and organisational skillsUnderstanding of the operational procedures andsafe working practicesComputer literateAbility to use handheld PC device (tablet) or similar arrangement to organise and complete work task documentsPossess a current valid UK driving licence**Education/****Qualifications****Essential Criteria**City & Guilds 236 / 2360 / 2365 / 2000 / 2330 / 2397 or equivalent EAL electrical qualification to Year 2 / Level 3City & Guilds 2382 – 18th Edition Wiring Regulations**Desirable Criteria**City & Guilds 2391 or City & Guilds 2394 / 5 or EAL equivalentCity & Guilds 2377 – Portable Appliance TestingNET Practical Assessment AM2**Personal Qualities****We work as a team:** A self-starter, able to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team without supervision.**We work with energy, pace and passion:** Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once.**We are customer focussed:** Customer-first attitude, focussed on anticipating and responding to the needs of our stakeholders.**We are results oriented:** Positive, proactive attitude.**We add value:** Curious and analytical – interested in iterating and experimenting where needed to maximise our impact.UPP are the UK’s leading provider of on-campus residential and academic accommodation, with over 35,000 beds and making a home for over 400,000 students from across the world.We create an environment for students to live and learn, so that they can get the most out of their university experience.This page has all our current opportunities across our business.For more information about UPP and what we offer please see our main#JoinUPP #J-18808-Ljbffr