Christ's College is seeking to appoint a full-time, fixed-term Junior Electrician to join the College's Maintenance Team.

The Role

This role will appeal to newly qualified or nearly qualified electricians looking to expand their knowledge and experience in an environment that is always changing. 

This role involves working within a small College maintenance team rectifying electrical faults, emergency light testing and repairs, portable appliance testing, lamp changes and repairs to domestic appliances.

Job Description 

Key Information

Location: St Andrew's Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BU

Salary: Spine Points 25-27, £25,880 - £26,745 per annum 

Closing Date: Noon on 5 January 2026  

Vacancy Type: Full-time, 36.5 hours per week, fixed-term position for 2 years 

Benefits

The benefits on offer are many and include:

  • 33 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays)
  • A defined contribution pension scheme with 6% (minimum) employer contribution.
  • A health care cash plan funded by the College (allowing you to claim money for routine medical treatments including dental and optical).
  • A free meal when on duty.
  • The opportunity to work in a beautiful environment.
  • Facilities on-site include a College gym, multi-faith prayer room, outdoor swimming pool and limited parking. 

For details about the benefits offered, please click here. 

How to Apply

Applications may be sent to jobs@christs.cam.ac.uk or posted for the attention of Thorunn Byrne, Head of HR, Christ's College, St Andrew's Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BU.

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It should be noted that a successful candidate, who does not have an automatic right to work in the United Kingdom, will be subject to the visa requirements of the United Kingdom. The College will give informal advice and assistance but ultimately it will be the responsibility of the candidate to obtain the necessary visa. Please note that the College is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.