Job Description

Electrical Compliance Technician

Salary: 32,773 to 35,049 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Open-ended

Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0DE

Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it's sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society.


Come and discover how much you can achieve when you're surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity.


As a member of STFC's Estates Services, you will proactively support the Estates remit to deliver flexible, customer focused and efficient services that support the delivery of STFC's vision, values and objectives.


The Estates Services team needs to be agile and able to adapt to the ever-changing needs of our diverse customer base. It is therefore expected that the post holder will demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach.


All members of the Estates team will, from time to time, be expected to lead or participate (appropriate to Band level) in STFC and Estates projects that may be outside their normal remit.


Primarily the role is required to carry out planned and reactive statutory maintenance duties, to sustain and improve electrical systems and services to support STFC's world-class scientific programme.


The role is responsible for undertaking the efficient and effective day-to-day execution of compliance maintenance activities relating to both the Electrical and occasionally Mechanical services/assets at three STFC sites - RAL, Chilbolton Observatory and The Cosener's House Hotel. The role reports to the Maintenance Compliance Manager, undertaking maintenance to ensure the provision of safe and reliable services across the STFC estate, ensuring they meet or exceed relevant industry standards and comply with STFC's safety codes. Standards are maintained through an ongoing proactive programme of maintenance regimes (planned preventative/reactive/condition based) that the post holder is responsible for the continuous development and execution of (managed through a CAFM software package). The post also includes an active role in the installation of new/replacement of mechanical and electrical services and systems across the estate.

Role Responsibilities

Carry out planned routine emergency light testing to all relevant buildings Conduct planned water heater/kettle maintenance and any follow on works Carry out Fire Alarm Isolations for both STFC Estates Services and their nominated contractors Assist the Estates Compliance Supervisor and the Estates Helpdesk to maintain accurate and up to date compliance test records Occasionally, carry out Legionella control based planned maintenance activities (temperature readings, flushing etc.) Assist in water quality auditing of potable and closed heating/cooling systems Assess Risk Assessments and Method Statements (produced for in-house staff) Safe systems of work (permits/isolation procedures/hot works/ testing and re-commissioning) Ensure that works are completed to a high standard and in a timely fashion, to reduce their impact upon scientific programmes. Ability to be included 'on call' during silent hours (one week in five, as part of a planned rotation) Mentoring and development of team members (including the support of Apprentices and trainee's formal programmes of learning).

Estates and Corporate Responsibilities

As a member of STFC's Estates Services, proactively support the Estates remit to deliver flexible, customer-focused and efficient services that support the delivery of STFC's vision, values and objectives.


The Estates Services team needs to be agile and able to adapt to the ever-changing needs of our diverse customer base; it is therefore expected that the post holder will demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach.

Essential shortlisting criteria

A relevant qualification in a Electrical services discipline to NVQ Level 2/3. Emergency Lighting Fundamentals Training NICEIC. Safe isolation training NICEIC. A relevant qualification in health and safety.

Knowledge and Experience

Experience of working within an electrical/building services role. Ability to diagnose faults and to resolve electrical issues associated with emergency lighting or general electrical services. Proven experience in carrying out electrical services related maintenance activities and any associated remedial work. Knowledge and understanding of health and safety legislation. Basic knowledge of CAFM systems.

STFC values their employees by offering a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days' annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege holidays, flexible working hours, exceptional average salary pension scheme, social and sporting activities and societies and a subsidised restaurant.


We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us.


Join us and discover what's possible by submitting your CV and covering letter which outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified, along with your motivation for STFC and the role.


As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK. At interview, all shortlisted candidates are required to bring with them identification documents and original documents that prove they hold or can obtain the right to work in the UK. You can check your eligibility here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y