- Location
- Bath, Somerset - Newton Park
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Education
- Certification
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Electrical Technician
Application Deadline: 22 October 2026
Department: Estates & Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park
Compensation: Grade 6 - Starting from £33,951, rising to £37,694
Description
Join Bath Spa University's Estates team and play a vital role in maintaining and improving the electrical infrastructure across our diverse academic and residential estate. This hands-on role offers a varied workload, from fault finding and testing to installations and emergency response, helping ensure a safe and reliable environment for students and staff.
(This is a full time, Grade 6 role, plus £2k per annum High Voltage Appointed Person Responsibility Allowance payable where appropriately qualified. Full training will be provided to obtain the necessary qualification if required).
About the Role
- Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across University properties.
- Undertake electrical testing and inspection in accordance with BS7671 requirements.
- Maintain and test emergency lighting, fire alarm and generator systems.
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults, control systems, motors, pumps and HVAC-related equipment.
- Carry out electrical installations, modifications and upgrades.
- Support the operation and maintenance of the University's electrical distribution infrastructure.
- Assist with Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).
- Supervise and coordinate specialist contractors working on University sites.
- Support colleagues by sharing technical knowledge and best practice.
- Respond promptly to breakdowns and emergencies to minimise disruption.
- Ensure all works are completed in accordance with health and safety requirements and safe systems of work.
- Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with University stakeholders regarding maintenance activities.
About You
Essential
- Qualifications in an Electrical discipline, preferably through a trade Apprenticeship through to BTEC ONC/OND level.
- Significant experience of testing fixed electrical installations
- Significant recent experience working in a maintenance environment.
Desirable
- Experience of HV systems.
- Experience of mechanical maintenance.
- Experience of operating and maintaining a full Building Management System
Additional Information
Grade 6 - Starting from £33,951, rising to £37,694 (plus £2k per annum High Voltage Appointed Person Responsibility Allowance payable where appropriately qualified. Full training will be provided to obtain the necessary qualification if required)
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Skills
HVAC