Semi-Skilled Mechanical and Electrical Engineer

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a team of staff in Keele University's Estates and Campus Services Directorate. The post holder will carry out the testing of the Emergency Lighting systems we have at the University. This will include the monthly short functional (Flick Testing) and annual testing as set out in the British Standard BS5266 Part 1.


Carry out Carrying out functional 6 monthly testing of RCD, RCBO devices to satisfy the requirements of BS7671-2018.


When the duties of carrying out the testing and reporting of the Emergency Lighting systems are completed you will then be assisting the Mechanical and Electrical Team in the maintenance, repair and modifications of all aspects of work whilst providing the highest level of customer service across the University's estate.


The successful candidate will have minimum of grade C in GCSE Maths and English or equivalent along with appropriate experience with the testing of Emergency Lighting systems and fault reporting. The successful applicant will have strong organisation, planning, communication, customer service and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team.

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site 'outstanding' nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

This is a full-time position. Normal hours of work are 38.5 per week Monday - Friday.

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at .

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Please note this appointment is subject to medical clearance by the University's Occupational Health provider.


*Salary consists of base rate operational grade 3 plus market supplement. For further information, please discuss at interview.

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For more information about the role please contact Alex Lockett [email protected] 07500 578751

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.


Interviews will be held on: 12th of June 2026