Electrical Services Officer

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Date: 8 Sept 2026

Location: COVENTRY, GB, CV4 7AL

Company: University of Warwick

Job Title: Electrical Services Officer

Reference: 214             

Department: Estates - Maintenance Operations - Electrical Services

Contract Type: Indefinite

Hours: Standard working hours 36.5 per week

Closing Date:  Tuesday 15th September 2026, 11:59 pm                  

Full time Salary Range: £35,608 - £46,049 per annum

 

About the Role

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

 

The University of Warwick is seeking an experienced and motivated Electrical Services Officer (Fire & Security Systems) to play a vital role in maintaining the safety, compliance, and reliability of our extensive campus infrastructure. 

 

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified electrical professional with experience in fire and security systems who is looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and supportive environment. 

 

As Electrical Services Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, compliance, and operational performance of the University's fire and security systems across campus. 

 

Working within the Maintenance Department, you will lead the delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM), inspections, testing programmes, remedial works, and installations carried out by both in-house teams and specialist contractors. 

 

You will ensure all activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with statutory requirements, University policies, and industry standards. A key part of the role will involve providing technical leadership, maintaining accurate compliance records, and supporting the continuous improvement of services. 

 

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here).

About You

To be successful in this role, you will: 

 

  • Be a fully qualified electrician with substantial experience working on fire and security systems.  

 

  • Have previous supervisory or team leadership experience within a maintenance or facilities environment.  

 

  • Possess a strong understanding of statutory compliance requirements and industry best practice.  

 

  • Be highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and record-keeping skills.  

 

  • Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and the confidence to make informed technical decisions.

  

  • Be an effective communicator who can build positive working relationships with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders.  

 

  • Take a proactive and professional approach to delivering safe, reliable, and compliant services.

About the Department

Why Join the University of Warwick? 

  • At Warwick, you'll become part of a forward-thinking institution renowned for excellence, innovation, and collaboration. We value the expertise and commitment of our staff and provide an environment where you can develop and thrive. 
  • In return, we offer: 
  • Competitive salary of up to £46,049 per annum  
  • 42 days annual leave (including bank holidays and customary days)  
  • Generous pension scheme  
  • Extensive staff benefits and wellbeing support  
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development  
  • A supportive and inclusive working environment  
  • The opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's leading university campuses  

How to Apply

To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by 11.59pm on the closing date of Tuesday 15th September 2026. 

 

Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history.

 

Your cover letter should detail your motivation for applying for the role as well as detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.   

 

The interviews will be held on a yet to be confirmed date.

 

We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click here.

We are proud to say that we are a Living Wage employer.

If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our Relocation Guide to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process.

Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment.  We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued.  Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.

We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages here.

The University currently holds a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, Athena Swan Sliver Award and a Disability Smart Bronze Award. Further information on all of the University's Awards and Accreditations can be found here. The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.