The Vacancy

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a skilled and motivated Electrician to join our Estates Department. This is an excellent opportunity to work in one of Cambridge’s most beautiful and historic college environments, supporting a diverse and complex estate.

About the Role

Working as part of a small, multi‑disciplined Estates team and reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will deliver both reactive and planned electrical maintenance across the College’s buildings. Involving reactive and planned electrical maintenance, installations, testing, emergency response, and support for refurbishment projects, the role requires a high degree of autonomy, strong technical expertise, and a commitment to safety and customer service.

Please see the job description and person specification for further details.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• City & Guilds Part 3 (or equivalent)
• City & Guilds 2394 Test & Inspection
• City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition)
• Strong knowledge of BS 7671 and Electricity at Work Regulations
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance on complex or historic sites
• Excellent fault‑finding skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills

Desirable

• Experience supervising electrical contractors
• Experience with plant, pumps, boilers, or control systems
• Data cabling termination and testing experience
• Full, clean UK driving licence

Why Join [Employer hidden]?

• Work in a unique historic and academic environment
• Be part of a supportive and professional Estates team
• Varied and interesting work across a complex estate
• A role with real responsibility and scope for contribution

The Benefits

• Excellent Pension Schemes
• Private Healthcare Options
• Travel to Work Loan Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous Annual Leave
• Free Lunch On-Site
• On-Site Pool & Gym
• Training & Development

Closing Date

Closing date for applications is Monday 4th May 2026 at 4 pm. Interviews are expected to be held on Friday 15th May 2026.

The College reserves the right to withdraw the advert before the closing date if there is significant interest in the position.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer. We have a policy of equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications are welcome regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or age.

The Company

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], affectionately known as ‘[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’ is set in extensive, beautiful (yet peaceful) grounds, in central Cambridge. With a reputation as an inclusive, vibrant, and friendly community, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is home to around 700 students (under and postgraduate), 90 Fellows and 170 college staff and is managed, overall, by the Master, Bursar and Senior Tutor.

Being employed at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] means being a part of long-standing College community, steeped in history and prestige.

Contact

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] St Andrew's St, Cambridge CB2 3AP

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