Job Description

Application closing date
11/02/2026
Location
Luton
Salary
Grade 6 32,080 - 38,784
Contract
Permanent
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Professional services
Attachments
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Job information

Estates and Facilities

Estates Technician (x1 Electrical)

At all times to role model all Leadership Qualities expressed in our Leadership Framework, which applies to all line managers, and includes four pillars: Future Focused, Connect and Include, Create, learn, Deliver, and, Build Brilliant Teams.



To deliver reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance tasks across all sites, specialising in

Electrical

To perform a variety of tasks across multiple trades, including installation, fault-finding, and repairs.



To undertake any other duties as directed by the Maintenance manager.



To operate in a customer-facing and public environment and set an appropriate image of the University.



Monitor and record information through the maintenance Helpdesk system, responding to emails and queries prioritising as appropriate.



To ensure work requests are carried out to a high quality, delivered to schedule and with minimum disruption; to undertake duties to provide the highest standard of customer service and student experience, taking into account statutory obligations and appropriate regulations where appropriate.



To liaise with the Estates team to ensure all activities undertaken are carried out safely using existing risk assessments, dynamic assessments, to wear appropriate PPE; to ensure that the health, safety



To be responsible for the maintenance stores, ensuring that consumables and tools are kept stocked, organised, serviced, clean, tidy, secure and accounted for.



To maintain stock levels of spare parts and other appropriate resources.



To make regular inspections of all plant, equipment and buildings to bring to the attention of the Maintenance Supervisor the condition of these areas (where within the role's specialism).

To keep abreast of relevant developments in the field, including practices, techniques, equipment and legislation.



To supervise external contractors on sites where appropriate



To liaise with appropriate personnel to discuss and agree programmes of work.



To have the ability to work independently/without the need for supervision and validate work to ensure compliance with professional standards.



To supervise work, support and develop the team's Apprentices in line with area(s) of specialism




For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Martyn Coote via mail



Martyn.coote@beds.ac.uk

Interviews will be held: TBC

For a full job description and person specification



The post will be based at Luton (with travel to other campuses as required)

Mandatory for all vacancies:

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.



The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.



We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies

To Apply

Please visit our website www.beds.ac.uk/jobs.



For any enquires contact People & Culture email jobs@beds.ac.uk



Please note a Curriculum Vitae will only be accepted if accompanied by a fully completed University application form.