Electrician/Approved Electrician

Grade TR01: £30,000.00 - £33,000.00 per annum depending on experience, plus £8,785.71 - £9,664.29 compulsory contractual overtime (total £38,785.71 - £42,664.29 per annum).

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.

Corporate Services Group / Estates / Maintenance Services. 

Full Time – 35 Hours Per Week.

Open Ended Contract – Permanent.

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. 

The Opportunity:

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.  A driving licence is essential as there will be a requirement to drive University vehicles. 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.

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).

View the full Job Description here (Link opens a new window).

How to Apply

Please include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter 

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

As a valued member of our team, you can expect: 

• A competitive salary. 
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits. 

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. 

The University of Edinburgh is committed to creating a working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and able to perform at their best. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups who are under-represented within Estates and Maintenance Services.

We are committed to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion. We value the diverse perspectives and experiences that a broad range of staff bring to leadership roles and to the delivery of excellent services across our estate.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.   

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 20 August 2026.

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Interview dates to be confirmed.