Maintenance Electrician
CV-LibraryCardiff, South GlamorganpermanentPosted: 21 August 2026
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Location: University Campus, Cardiff (CF24 4HQ)
Salary: £43,306 + £2,500 shift allowance + overtime
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off, alternating between days and nights – 7am–7pm
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join an established on-site M&E team of 8 at a large university campus. This is a hands-on role covering both planned and reactive maintenance across a range of electrical and mechanical plant.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
* Diagnose and repair electrical faults across the site
* Work on a range of electrical and mechanical plant and equipment
* Ensure all maintenance is completed safely and to a high standard
* Respond to breakdowns and minimise equipment downtime
* Support the wider M&E team with general maintenance requirements
* Complete maintenance records and relevant documentation
* Work effectively as part of the on-site engineering team
* Follow all relevant health & safety and site procedures
About You
* NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Engineering
* 18th Edition qualification
* Minimum 3 years' FM experience, ideally within a similar environment
* Strong electrical maintenance background
* Clean room experience is desirable but not essential
* Comfortable working a rotating days and nights shift pattern
* Able to work independently as well as part of a wider M&E team
Package & Benefits
* £43,306 salary
* £2,500 shift allowance
* Overtime opportunities
* 22 days' holiday, rising to 24 days after 5 years' service
* 5.7% pension scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Staff referral scheme
* Birthday voucher
* Perkbox
* Continued training and development support
Location: University Campus, Cardiff (CF24 4HQ)
Salary: £43,306 + £2,500 shift allowance + overtime
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off, alternating between days and nights – 7am–7pm
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join an established on-site M&E team of 8 at a large university campus. This is a hands-on role covering both planned and reactive maintenance across a range of electrical and mechanical plant.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
* Diagnose and repair electrical faults across the site
* Work on a range of electrical and mechanical plant and equipment
* Ensure all maintenance is completed safely and to a high standard
* Respond to breakdowns and minimise equipment downtime
* Support the wider M&E team with general maintenance requirements
* Complete maintenance records and relevant documentation
* Work effectively as part of the on-site engineering team
* Follow all relevant health & safety and site procedures
About You
* NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Engineering
* 18th Edition qualification
* Minimum 3 years' FM experience, ideally within a similar environment
* Strong electrical maintenance background
* Clean room experience is desirable but not essential
* Comfortable working a rotating days and nights shift pattern
* Able to work independently as well as part of a wider M&E team
Package & Benefits
* £43,306 salary
* £2,500 shift allowance
* Overtime opportunities
* 22 days' holiday, rising to 24 days after 5 years' service
* 5.7% pension scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Staff referral scheme
* Birthday voucher
* Perkbox
* Continued training and development support