Tradesperson (Electrician)
| Posting date: | 19 August 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 September 2025 |
| Location: | Salford, M5 4WT |
| Company: | University of Salford (Personnel) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 236 |
Summary
Join the University of Salford as an Electrical Tradesperson and be part of Team Salford, and one of the UK’s fastest growing universities!
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical Tradesperson to join us!
In this role you will work across the university both unassisted, and as part of a team of trades and handypersons colleagues and external contractors, depending on the works being undertaken.
The Electrical Tradesperson is responsible for carrying out minor installations, maintenance and reactive repairs on the electrical infrastructure and services across the estate.
Collectively we want to improve and expand on the University’s approach to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). It is part of this role to contribute towards creating an inclusive culture where all our students and staff recognise themselves in those that surround them and can bring their whole selves to the University.
More information about the great benefits at Salford can be found here: Reward and benefits | University of Salford. Or for a chat about the role, please contact Neil Lancaster, N.Lancaster@salford.ac.uk
We also offer a generous annual leave allowance - 32 days per year plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure.
To succeed in this opportunity:
- you will work on your own initiative in the main but also as part of the wider Estates team.
- you will demonstrate your exceptional communication and customer care skills, as you will responsible for completing tasks and acting on queries and situations that arise daily, in a professional and friendly manner.
- you may, at times, work a flexible working week outside of the agreed shift pattern. This could include occasional early starts, late finishes or weekend work as you will be part of the out of hours call-out rota within the trades team.
The successful candidate should possess and be able to evidence that they hold:
- a City and Guilds of London Institute Certificate NVQ Level 3 in electrical installations or hold City and Guilds part 1 and 2 in Electrical Installations
- a full UK driving licence.
- have successfully completed the AM2 assessment
The Facilities Management team
The Facilities Management team sits within the Estates and Property Service Division. Their core objective is to provide an essential and critical Facilities Management services across all campuses, to ensure the buildings and general estates are pleasant, fit for purpose and functional for all our staff and students.
What’s in it for you?
- Our excellent pension scheme - 9% of your salary is paid into your pension by the university, and you can choose to pay more and the university will UoS will match your extra contribution! (up to 4%)
- Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.
- Wellbeing– your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health.
- The perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.
Become unstoppable – apply today!
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