"Electrician/Approved Electrician"

The University of Edinburgh - Corporate Services Group / Estates / Maintenance Services

Placed On: 19th February 2026
Closes: 4th March 2026
Job Ref: 12969

Grade TR01: £30,000.00 - £33,000.00 per annum depending on experience, plus £8,785.71 - £9,444.29 compulsory contractual overtime (total £38,785.71 - £42,444.29 pa)

Additional allowance of £1,800.00 - £1,980 per annum will be applied upon joining the Call Out Rota at 6 months Service

Additional Call Out Payments will also be applied

The Opportunity:

Where passion meets purpose. Be Part of Something bigger.

We offer careers and roles in just about every area you can think of. Whether you’re looking for entry-level, mid-career or roles at the top of your chosen specialism, we can offer you a career where you can flourish and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their abilities and experiences to our organisation.

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrician/Approved Electrician to join our multi-disciplined trade’s team. You’ll be part of a supportive environment that delivers exceptional customer service across an expanding, world‑class estate. You will have completed an appropriate Recognised SECCT electrical apprenticeship SQV3 or equivalent, hold a current SJIB Electrician grading card.  For Electricians, we offer clear development pathways and the opportunity to gain Approved Electrician status.  A working understanding of minor works, alterations, refurbishments or new installations and significant experience of carrying out similar maintenance tasks within a complex estate is also essential. The role is predominantly carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance using an electronic maintenance system via smartphone. It would desirable that the postholder has similar experience of this method of work prioritisation. The Maintenance Services Team also operates an emergency call out rota which you will join on reaching 6 months service.  You be expected to take part in 6 weeks out of the year.

People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

• Contributing to the work and purpose of the University
• Excellent benefits and support
• Interesting work
• Variety every day

This post is full-time (35 hours per week plus 7.5 hours compulsory contractual overtime per week). Standard working pattern: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (including a 30‑minute unpaid lunch).