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Full time, Fixed Term – 24 months
Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a 24 Month Fixed Term Electrical Engineer to join one of the UK’s leading Universities in their Estates & Facilities team.
In this role, you will work as part of a small electrical team, assisting with the planning and delivery of electrical maintenance, infrastructure and minor works install projects that are required to maintain the electrical assets across the University’s diverse estate portfolio. You will provide excellent customer service to all users of the university to ensure the facilities are fit for use.
The position of the Electrical Engineer forms an integral part of the Facilities Engineering Team here at Loughborough University and we are seeking a customer focused individual who has strong interpersonal skills and is a dedicated team player.
Key Requirements:
· Ability to deliver maintenance and small works install projects (up to £1million) from initial concept through to completion
· Expertise in LED lighting project upgrades
· Strong technical skills. Use of design software (AutoCAD, Amtech, Relux/Dialux)
· Strong communication skills
· Excellent knowledge of electrical compliance / standards / legislation
· Experience with management of internal / external operatives
· Computer literacy on common Microsoft programmes
Why should you apply?
If this role sound of interest, we’d love to hear from you.
Informal enquiries should be directed to via email to Matthew Chadwick, Senior Electrical Engineer via email on m.chadwick@lboro.ac.uk.
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process.
If there are any additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact Matthew Chadwick, Senior Electrical Engineer via email on m.chadwick@lboro.ac.uk. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.
Closing Date: 28th July 2024.
Interviews will be held in August 2024.
Our Benefits
· Generous annual leave allowance up to* 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)
· Competitive pension schemes
· A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
· We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.
· BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme)
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Season ticket loan scheme
· On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles
· Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available
