Electrical Maintenance Manager; University

Overview

Electrical Maintenance Manager (University)

£40,000 - £50,000 OTE

15% Employer Pension Contribution (USS)
* Up to 42 days' holiday
* 35-hour week
* On-call allowance

In-House Role | 35-Hour Week | Outstanding Benefits

Are you an Electrical Maintenance Manager seeking a leadership role within a diverse university estate offering exceptional benefits, structured salary enhancements and genuine work-life balance?

This is a rare opportunity to join a prestigious estate where people genuinely stay long-term. With a 35-hour week, 15% Pension Contribution and enhanced earnings through on-call and duty-holder responsibilities, this role is about sustainable leadership - not burnout.

You'll lead an established in-house electrical team across a varied campus estate, combining technical leadership with a supportive, people-first culture.

• Lead an in-house team delivering planned & reactive maintenance
• Oversee compliance, audits and H&S standards
• Deliver toolbox talks and support team development
• Manage PPM schedules and reactive works
• Act as technical point of contact for senior stakeholders
• Maintain statutory compliance and workmanship standards
• Predominantly office-based with site support as required

• Qualified electrical background
• Supervisory / management experience in estates or maintenance
• Confident managing people, performance and compliance
• Strong communicator with a supportive leadership style
• Comfortable in a stakeholder-led environment

Work-Life Balance

• 35-hour week
• Monday-Friday (days only)

Holiday

• Approx. 32 days standard
• Option to buy up to 10 more (up to 42 total)

Enhanced Earnings

• £3,800 on-call allowance (1 in 6 rota)
• Duty Holder / AP enhancements

Outstanding Pension

• 14.5% employer contribution (USS pension)
• Total contribution over 20%

Stability & Development

• In-house role (no contract hopping)
• Funded training & qualifications
• Long-term progression within estates leadership

Keywords

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