Company Description
Utilita Bowl is a major sports, entertainment, and hospitality destination, home to Hampshire Cricket and the Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl, featuring fine dining, bars, a luxury spa, and the Boundary Lakes 18-hole golf course. The stadium is a leading cricket venue, hosting international fixtures and serving as the home ground for one of the country's most successful T20 and one-day teams. It is also a premier outdoor concert location on the south coast, attracting world-class music acts and large-scale audiences. With extensive meeting and conference facilities, high-end leisure amenities, and ongoing investment in its infrastructure, Utilita Bowl offers a dynamic environment for professionals seeking varied, on-site work in a busy events and hospitality setting.
Role Description
The Electrician will work full time on-site at Utilita Bowl, based in Newbury, supporting the safe and efficient operation of the venue's electrical systems across stadium, hotel, spa, restaurants, bars, conference spaces, and the golf course. Day-to-day responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment and infrastructure, performing routine inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and relevant standards. The role involves diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical faults, responding to breakdowns, and coordinating with maintenance, facilities, and events teams to minimize downtime during matches, concerts, and corporate events. The Electrician will also assist in planned upgrades, testing emergency systems (such as lighting and alarms), keeping accurate records of work carried out, and contributing to continuous improvements in reliability and energy efficiency.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong knowledge of electricity and practical electrical work, including safe working practices and relevant regulations.
- Candidates should possess skills in maintenance & repair of electrical systems, covering both preventative and reactive tasks.
- Candidates should possess troubleshooting abilities to diagnose faults quickly and implement effective solutions in a live venue environment.
- Candidates should possess a foundation in electrical engineering principles to support installation, testing, and system upgrades.
- Recognized electrical qualifications (e.g., NVQ/City & Guilds, equivalent trade certification) and up-to-date industry tickets or licenses.
- Experience in commercial or large venue facilities, ideally across hospitality, sports, or events settings.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics, with strong attention to detail and safety.
- Effective communication skills, willingness to work shifts or event-based hours, and capability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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