The Team
The maintenance team are responsible for carrying out reactive, cyclical and planned projects on University teaching and accommodation buildings around the city. A team of 24 core construction trades work closely with Estates to keep the University teaching areas up to standard along with the daily reactive works reported by staff and students.
The Role
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be required to carry out installation and testing, servicing and fault finding, controls checks, preventive maintenance work and occasional projects. As part of a multi‑skilled team you may also be required to work across trades from time to time to assist other members of the team. The work will be across student accommodation and university teaching spaces. Prioritizing your work daily that is issued through the Archibus system you will gather quotes for materials which Estates admin will order or order directly from University suppliers.
Required skills and experience
The successful candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and will have served a recognised apprenticeship, hold core domestic gas certification, heating and water appliances as a minimum and be able to demonstrate good all‑round competence and experience of working on a wide range of plumbing and mechanical installations in a variety of building types.
Additional information
For informal enquiries please contact Steve Precious on 07852527906. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship; however we welcome applications if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
We offer a range of family‑friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from under‑represented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
Benefits package
- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
- On‑campus courses, one‑to‑one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Closing Date – Friday 10 July 2026 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date – Tuesday 28 July 2026
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