Job Description

Application closing date
17/12/2025
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

Applicants would need to hold some electrical qualification

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,

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 date TBC

For a full job description and person specification



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

The University is committed to equa

lity of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.

At the University of Bedfordshire, inclusivity is a key University value, and we are committed to creating an environment in which we celebrate and value the diversity of our staff and student community and provide fair opportunity and outcomes for all.



We recognise that diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent and benefit from opportunities that the diversity of talent and thought creates.



We, therefore, particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Bedfordshire's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds (particularly in roles in grades 7 and above), disabled people; LGBTQ+ people; and women in some senior grades.



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 For further details,

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.