Role Introduction/ About the Role:

The Role: Electrical Engineer, Cavendish Estate.

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Electrical Engineer to join our on-site Estates team. This hands-on role is vital to ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and improvement of our departmental facilities. You'll be responsible for a wide range of tasks including repairs, installations, and preventative maintenance across our buildings and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair faults in heating, ventilation, cooling systems, and other departmental plant and equipment.
• Monitor and respond to issues identified via the Building Management System (BMS), liaising with Estates and the Building Services Manager as needed.
• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance in line with manufacturer and Estates guidelines.
• Undertake minor refurbishments and improvements to rooms, including layout changes and installation of fixtures and fittings.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations, including fire alarm system testing and safety documentation.
• Install and test electrical services in accordance with current IEE regulations, supporting refurbishment projects across various facilities.
• Connect & disconnect services in lab environments.
• Where required, undertake fault diagnostic work and rectification works.
• Conduct Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and routine electrical inspections, recording outcomes and performing necessary repairs.

About you:

• Relevant, current, and demonstrable experience in a similar role or level.
• A-level standard of education, NVQ Level 3 vocational qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with both traditional and modern maintenance techniques.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Demonstrated understanding of principles, processes, and concepts related to Building Services.
• Qualified to the current standard on the wiring regulations, this must be evidenced.
• Hold a clean and valid driving licence.

Please be aware that a Full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role (a full EU Driving Licence is acceptable on appointment, but the successful applicant must transfer to a UK Licence prior to confirming a start date).

Benefits of working at the University of Cambridge include:

• Competitive pay with automatic annual cost of living increases and service-related progression.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle and wellbeing.
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, plus access to workplace nurseries.
• Excellent pension scheme with a generous employer contribution through auto-enrolment.
• Travel and shopping discounts at over 2,000 local and national retailers.
• Relocation support for eligible new starters.

Please quote reference BA50074 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.