Job Description
Permanent position 36.5 hours per week.
We're looking to appoint an Electrical Supervisor in our growing Electrical Services section in the Maintenance team at the University of Warwick.
Salary package up to £37,411 per annum plus a generous benefits package including 38 days leave (including bank holidays)
In this role you'll be responsible for supervising the electrical services team and 3rd party contractors to ensure statutory, planned and reactive maintenance is provided to the university campus to agreed standards/KPIs. This will involve the operation and maintenance of power systems, alarms and access control, life safety system communications, security and CCTV.
You'll have experience in the building services sector undertaking electrical installation and maintenance works, including Approved High Voltage Switching training/experience, and be qualified to at least HNC/NVQ3 standard (or equivalent experience).
For an informal chat about the role contact Dave Shaw
To Apply please click here and see How to Apply
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable candidate be found, so please don't delay in submitting your application.
Interview Date: TBC.
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for the supervision of the electrical services section to ensure statutory, planned and reactive maintenance is provided to the entire campus to agreed KPI within the Estates Service Level Agreements.
Take responsibility for the operation and maintenance of Power Systems, Alarms and Access Control, Life Safety System Communications, Security & CCTV.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Management and organisation
• Supervise and monitor the workload of the labour force ensuring that work is carried out effectively, to programme and to a standard acceptable to the University.
• Responsibility for the planning and programming of work, including statutory compliance.
• Supervise the teams in accordance with University policies and guidance for staff management, discipline and grievance, time sheet completion, absence monitoring, performance management, appraisals etc.
• Management of section Estates workshops, property, vehicles, tools and equipment in accordance with University policies and guidelines.
• Assist in the development of procedures and processes for the improvement of the operation of Estates services.
• Responsibility for the completion and production of progress reports and KPI information relating to Health and Safety responsibilities of the section in order to ensure safe working practices.
• Delivery of toolbox talks and responsibility for ensuring all mandatory courses are completed.
Technical
• Supervise planned preventive maintenance systems and routine and bespoke electrical services activities. This may include new installations, new works and reactive response to emergencies, arrangement of remedial works and ordering of new materials.
• Take initial corrective action to keep the service going and ensure business continuity. Report findings and resolution to line manager or designated manager in accordance with escalation procedure.
• Ensure immediate response to system failures and act as an authorised person in support to the senior authorised person.
• Carry out practical site work to assist the DEL.
• Provide project support to other Estates departments.
• Provide technical advice and support to supervised staff. Prepare and review risk and method statements and submit to Permit Office. Review all other supporting health and safety documentation, including organising and recording training as appropriate.
• Participate in emergency response in line with the University Business Continuity plan. Provide technical advice, works specification input and budget cost plans to assist in compiling the Estates 5-year financial plans.
• Undertake administrative duties, maintain records and documentation as required by line manager and in accordance with Estates office and University policies.
• Ensure immediate response to system failures and act an authorised person for High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) switching providing support to the senior authorised person.
• Provide support to Energy Centre Manager and promote a proactive culture towards reducing energy usage throughout the campus.
Management of specialist contractors
• In accordance with all University policies and guidance assist the line manager with the management of contractors ensuring that work is undertaken to the University accepted standards and demonstrates value for money
• Liaising with contractors and explain the problems so that the contractor can evaluate a repair solution and take over the work in a safe and timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, requesting appropriate permits, reviewing and taking accountability of Contractor's competence, risk assessments and method statements.
• Reviewing Contractor's works schedules to ensure University's statutory compliance obligations are achieved, ensuring timeliness of the maintenance activity/repair/installation, manage relationship with the contractor, accepting handover of completed works back from the contractor ensuring all certification, service records and reports are received in accordance with contract service level agreements
• Provide regular feedback to the customer on the status of any repairs, review any actions taken and monitor repairs/installations to ensure business continuity.
Communication
• Communicate updates and relevant information to stakeholders and other departments where maintenance activities impact on the building users' operations.
• Arrange building services shutdowns with customers and building users.
• Liaise with Estates and other University departmental staff to advise and assist with maintenance and defect repairs.
• Liaison with the stores' manager for ordering, delivery and collection of spares and consumables.
• Ensure that all DEL receive adequate supervision and receive and understand changes in legislation with regard to health and safety, technical regulations and operational restrictions.
Financial
• Provide estimated cost for minor works, arrange small works projects in line with the Estates department guidelines, ensure work is completed to program, within budget, conforms to legislative requirements and to the University accepted standards.
• Provide information and financial implication on proposed works or works being undertaken by the mechanical section.
• Advise the budget holder with the product specifications and budget costs for specialist plant, tools, equipment and consumables required.
• Ensuring supervised staff understand and carry out work to correct departmental budgets and costed to the appropriate budget.
General
• To undertake any other duties from time to time that may be required, commensurate with the grade of the post.
We're looking to appoint an Electrical Supervisor in our growing Electrical Services section in the Maintenance team at the University of Warwick.
Salary package up to £37,411 per annum plus a generous benefits package including 38 days leave (including bank holidays)
In this role you'll be responsible for supervising the electrical services team and 3rd party contractors to ensure statutory, planned and reactive maintenance is provided to the university campus to agreed standards/KPIs. This will involve the operation and maintenance of power systems, alarms and access control, life safety system communications, security and CCTV.
You'll have experience in the building services sector undertaking electrical installation and maintenance works, including Approved High Voltage Switching training/experience, and be qualified to at least HNC/NVQ3 standard (or equivalent experience).
For an informal chat about the role contact Dave Shaw
To Apply please click here and see How to Apply
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable candidate be found, so please don't delay in submitting your application.
Interview Date: TBC.
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for the supervision of the electrical services section to ensure statutory, planned and reactive maintenance is provided to the entire campus to agreed KPI within the Estates Service Level Agreements.
Take responsibility for the operation and maintenance of Power Systems, Alarms and Access Control, Life Safety System Communications, Security & CCTV.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Management and organisation
• Supervise and monitor the workload of the labour force ensuring that work is carried out effectively, to programme and to a standard acceptable to the University.
• Responsibility for the planning and programming of work, including statutory compliance.
• Supervise the teams in accordance with University policies and guidance for staff management, discipline and grievance, time sheet completion, absence monitoring, performance management, appraisals etc.
• Management of section Estates workshops, property, vehicles, tools and equipment in accordance with University policies and guidelines.
• Assist in the development of procedures and processes for the improvement of the operation of Estates services.
• Responsibility for the completion and production of progress reports and KPI information relating to Health and Safety responsibilities of the section in order to ensure safe working practices.
• Delivery of toolbox talks and responsibility for ensuring all mandatory courses are completed.
Technical
• Supervise planned preventive maintenance systems and routine and bespoke electrical services activities. This may include new installations, new works and reactive response to emergencies, arrangement of remedial works and ordering of new materials.
• Take initial corrective action to keep the service going and ensure business continuity. Report findings and resolution to line manager or designated manager in accordance with escalation procedure.
• Ensure immediate response to system failures and act as an authorised person in support to the senior authorised person.
• Carry out practical site work to assist the DEL.
• Provide project support to other Estates departments.
• Provide technical advice and support to supervised staff. Prepare and review risk and method statements and submit to Permit Office. Review all other supporting health and safety documentation, including organising and recording training as appropriate.
• Participate in emergency response in line with the University Business Continuity plan. Provide technical advice, works specification input and budget cost plans to assist in compiling the Estates 5-year financial plans.
• Undertake administrative duties, maintain records and documentation as required by line manager and in accordance with Estates office and University policies.
• Ensure immediate response to system failures and act an authorised person for High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) switching providing support to the senior authorised person.
• Provide support to Energy Centre Manager and promote a proactive culture towards reducing energy usage throughout the campus.
Management of specialist contractors
• In accordance with all University policies and guidance assist the line manager with the management of contractors ensuring that work is undertaken to the University accepted standards and demonstrates value for money
• Liaising with contractors and explain the problems so that the contractor can evaluate a repair solution and take over the work in a safe and timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, requesting appropriate permits, reviewing and taking accountability of Contractor's competence, risk assessments and method statements.
• Reviewing Contractor's works schedules to ensure University's statutory compliance obligations are achieved, ensuring timeliness of the maintenance activity/repair/installation, manage relationship with the contractor, accepting handover of completed works back from the contractor ensuring all certification, service records and reports are received in accordance with contract service level agreements
• Provide regular feedback to the customer on the status of any repairs, review any actions taken and monitor repairs/installations to ensure business continuity.
Communication
• Communicate updates and relevant information to stakeholders and other departments where maintenance activities impact on the building users' operations.
• Arrange building services shutdowns with customers and building users.
• Liaise with Estates and other University departmental staff to advise and assist with maintenance and defect repairs.
• Liaison with the stores' manager for ordering, delivery and collection of spares and consumables.
• Ensure that all DEL receive adequate supervision and receive and understand changes in legislation with regard to health and safety, technical regulations and operational restrictions.
Financial
• Provide estimated cost for minor works, arrange small works projects in line with the Estates department guidelines, ensure work is completed to program, within budget, conforms to legislative requirements and to the University accepted standards.
• Provide information and financial implication on proposed works or works being undertaken by the mechanical section.
• Advise the budget holder with the product specifications and budget costs for specialist plant, tools, equipment and consumables required.
• Ensuring supervised staff understand and carry out work to correct departmental budgets and costed to the appropriate budget.
General
• To undertake any other duties from time to time that may be required, commensurate with the grade of the post.
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