Electrician - Public Sector

Location: Belfast

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Opportunity

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: Competitive (aligned with public sector pay scales)

Closing Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Electrician to join our Estates team within a leading public sector university in Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic campus environment, supporting the maintenance and development of a wide range of academic, residential, and commercial buildings.The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of electrical systems across the university estate.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive electrical repairsInstall, maintain, and test electrical systems and equipmentDiagnose faults and ensure timely and effective resolutionEnsure all work complies with current regulations and health & safety standardsSupport minor installation and project work across campusParticipate in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours emergency support when requiredMaintain accurate records of work completed using job management systems

Essential Criteria

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)Proven experience working as an electrician in a commercial or public sector environmentStrong fault-finding and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamFull UK driving licence (or suitable alternative transport arrangements)

Desirable Criteria

Experience working within a university, healthcare, or large public sector estateTesting & inspection qualifications (e.g., 2391 or equivalent)Knowledge of building management systems (BMS)

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to training and professional development

Stable, supportive working environmentOpportunity to work on a diverse and interesting estate

What you'll get in return
Paid Weekly
Holiday Pay
Permanent Opportunity
What you need to do now

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