Senior Heating Engineer (Kings Buildings)

Salary and Working Hours

Grade TR01: £33,987.00 per annum plus £9,953.34 compulsory contractual overtime (total £43,940.34 per annum).

Additional allowance of £2,039.22 per annum will be awarded upon joining the Call Out Rota at 6 months service.

Full-time: 35 hours per week, plus 7.5 hours compulsory contractual overtime per week.

Open-ended (permanent).

The Opportunity

You will join our multi‑disciplined trades team and play a key role in delivering exceptional customer service across an expanding world‑class estate.

Your responsibilities will include carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance using an electronic maintenance system via smartphone, and participating in the emergency call‑out rota. You will be expected to undertake 6 weeks of call‑out service each year.

Requirements

• Completed an appropriate Recognised Craft Apprenticeship in Heating & Ventilation or Building Services.
• Working knowledge of minor works, alterations, refurbishments or new installations.
• Significant experience of carrying out similar maintenance tasks within a complex estate.
• Proficiency with electronic maintenance system and prioritisation method.
• Valid driving licence – required to drive University vehicles.

Benefits

• Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.
• Excellent benefits and support.
• Interesting work.
• Variety every day.
• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits: generous annual leave entitlement, defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family‑friendly initiatives, and flexible work options.

Equality and Diversity

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

The University is committed to creating a working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and able to perform at their best. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups who are under‑represented within Estates and Maintenance Services.

Right to Work

Applicants must evidence their right to work in the UK. The University is unable to sponsor employment for international workers in this role.

Key Dates

Closing date for applications: 11th May 2026 11:59 pm (UK time).

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