Edinburgh University Students' Association is looking to recruit a Maintenance Electrician to join our Estates team.

Edinburgh University Students’ Association is an award-winning organisation, which exists to provide diverse services, representation, and welfare support to the community of over 49,500 students at the University of Edinburgh. By providing opportunities, helping to create change and offering support, we're here to help students get the most out of their time in Edinburgh. We have five venues around the University of Edinburgh campus – Teviot Row House, King’s Buildings House, Potterrow, the Pleasance and Edinburgh College of Art’s Wee Red Bar – which house our offices, cafés, bars, clubs, spaces for students to meet, study and socialise. These spaces transform into some of the most well loved Edinburgh Festival Fringe venues throughout the month of August each year.

We are a registered charity and all of the income we generate from our commercial activity goes back in to supporting our members. We’re also an organisation with a strategic commitment to support and empower all our staff, and have some exciting plans for the future. There's never been a better time to apply and join our organisation.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Edinburgh University Students’ Association is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Collaborative Environment: Our team fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment where everyone's ideas are valued. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with skilled professionals who are passionate about what they do. We believe in teamwork and encourage knowledge sharing to ensure continuous growth and development.

Diverse Range of Projects: Working with us means you'll have the chance to work on a diverse range of projects. From small repairs to large-scale commercial renovations, every day brings a new and exciting challenge. This variety keeps the work interesting and helps you expand your skills in different areas.

Professional Growth and Learning: We prioritize the professional growth and development of our team members. We provide opportunities for training, workshops, and seminars to enhance your skills and knowledge. Whether you're looking to refine your existing skills or learn new ones, we're committed to supporting your career advancement.

Job Satisfaction: As a member of our team, you'll experience a sense of job satisfaction knowing that your work directly contributes to improving the lives of our members. Whether it's changing a light bulb or transforming a space, your craftsmanship and problem-solving skills make a real difference and bring smiles to our customers' faces.

Respect and Recognition: We believe in recognizing and appreciating the efforts of our team members. Your hard work, dedication, and contributions will be acknowledged and rewarded. We have a culture that values and respects everyone's ideas, and your input will be actively sought and appreciated.

The Role:

To use a complete customer focused approach to ensure excellent service, maintain the highest levels of technical support, repair and maintenance of electrical equipment as well as minor works of alteration and refurbishment in all Edinburgh University Students’ Association premises.

A proactive open eye approach is expected to ensure the delivery expectations of other stakeholders are met.

The post holder will work as part of the Maintenance and Estates Team. The Maintenance team will ensure the facility premises and contents are kept in good repair and efficient working order to an agreed and excellent standard, in line with regulatory requirements, to ensure safe operation. Each team member will be required to work as business needs dictate and in all buildings across the estate.

The Person:

An enthusiastic, confident and competent individual with the ability to achieve high standards in a multi-function maintenance role.

A person with very high expectations of themselves and others, with a passion for detail, who takes pride in their work, and who has the ability to maintain delivery at a consistently high standard.