We are seeking a full-time Installation and Maintenance Electrician to join the Oxford Thermofluids Institute at the Department of Engineering Science (Osney Mead, Oxford).  This is a permanent post.

 

The OTI houses some of the most advanced high-speed flow and turbine facilities in the UK. The Installation and Maintenance Electrician will be responsible for the electrical installation work within the OTI along with both the planned and reactive electrical maintenance work. You will also be responsible for the repair of office and laboratory electrical distribution systems and equipment related to both to infrastructure and research at the OTI and proximate related buildings. The OTI houses high power facilities along with more standard single-phase equipment.  As Installation and Maintenance Electrician, you will advise on electrical installation work, including electrical safety and will be expected to keep abreast of the University’s electrical regulations/philosophy documents and ensure all work within the OTI is conformal.

 

You should possess a relevant formal qualification in an appropriate subject (e.g. electrical engineering) and have several years of post-training electrical experience. You should also have an 18th Edition certificate in IET Wiring Regulation for Electrical Installation.  Practical experience of installation work, fault finding and testing is essential, as well as a good working knowledge of the relevant health and safety procedures.

 

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

 

•       An excellent contributory pension scheme

•       38 days annual leave

•       A comprehensive range of childcare services

•       Family leave schemes

•       Cycle loan scheme

•       Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

•       Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

 

The University also runs an enormous amount of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Zach Jackson (zachary.jackson@eng.ox.ac.uk).

 

For more information about working at the Department, see  www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/

 

Only online applications received before midday on 19 August 2024 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, (describing how past experience fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

 

The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.