2221 - Facilities Technician

Harrow College; Harrow; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellness platforms

Free car parking

Job summary

Harrow College is seeking a Facilities Technician to join its Estates team at Harrow-on-the-Hill and Harrow Weald campuses. The role focuses on site services, upkeep of fixtures/fittings, building fabric and services to ensure safe, compliant and fit-for-purpose campuses for students and staff.

You will support routine maintenance, repairs and room setups, with opportunities for professional development and staff benefits. This post is full time and based on two campus locations.

Qualifications

• IOSH Working Safely qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in a facilities or related role.
• Practical experience of completing routine physical tasks and minor maintenance work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and members of the public/customers.
• Flexible approach to work and able to work at both Harrow-on-the-Hill and Harrow Weald Campuses.
• First Aid at Work certificate or willing to train as a First Aider.

Responsibilities

• Window/door repairs.
• Wall fixings such as shelving, clocks, blinds and fixture hanging.
• Preparing and maintaining rooms, including strip-out, repair and redecoration activities.
• Basic plumbing/toilet and sink unblocking, installing taps and other fittings, tiling and grouting.
• Furniture repairs, furniture moves, furniture assembly.
• Manual handling/portering services where required, including room set ups.
• Attending to urgent Health and Safety hazards and making safe.
• Carry out routine inspections of the campus and reporting issues to the Estates team.

Skills

IOSH Working Safely

Facilities or related role

Routine maintenance tasks

Effective communication

Flexible multi-site work

First Aid at Work training

Job description

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Facilities Technician

Estates

Location: Harrow-on-the-Hill and Harrow Weald Campuses Salary: £31,632 to £33,621 per annum including London Weighting Post Type: Full Time Release Date: Thursday 08 October 2026 Closing Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026 Reference: 2221

We are seeking a Facilities Technician to join our Estates team and play a key role in ensuring our College campuses at Harrow-on-the-Hill and Harrow Weald remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose for students, staff and visitors.

You will provide an efficient and effective site service ensuring that standards are of the highest quality, including day to day upkeep and general maintenance of fixtures/fittings, building fabric and services.

Responsibilities Of The Role Include

• Window/door repairs
• Wall fixings such as shelving, clocks, blinds and fixture hanging.
• Preparing and maintaining rooms, including strip-out, repair and redecoration activities.
• Basic plumbing/toilet and sink unblocking, installing taps and other fittings, tiling and grouting.
• Furniture repairs, furniture moves, furniture assembly.
• Manual handling/portering services where required, including room set ups
• Attending to urgent Health and Safety hazards and making safe.
• Carry out routine inspections of the campus and reporting issues to the Estates team

You Will Be Able To Demonstrate

• IOSH Working Safely Qualification or equivalent
• Experience in a facilities or related role
• Practical experience of completing routine physical tasks and minor maintenance work
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and members of the public/customers
• Flexible approach to work and able to work at both Harrow Hill and Weald Campuses
• First Aid at Work certificate or willing to train as a First Aider

You will be joining a supportive and inclusive organisation, with many opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer a range of benefits for staff including generous annual leave allowance, Local Government Pension Scheme, wellness and employee benefits platforms and free car parking on all sites.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Notice for Recruitment Agencies

HRUC operates with a managed service provider (MSP) for recruitment services. We do not accept unsolicited emails, CVs, or contact from recruitment agencies. Any CVs or information sent to HRUC outside of this process will not be considered or acted upon, regardless of the terms and conditions stated by the agency.

Equal Opportunities

HRUC is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all people, irrespective of disability, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, transsexual or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion/faith or pregnancy and maternity leave.

Disclosure and Barring Service checks

HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. To ensure that we meet our safeguarding commitments we will carry out all necessary pre-employment checks, including undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check for all successful candidates.

Where references are taken up by the College, it is our policy not to disclose references to candidates.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge College (HRUC) is committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, employees, learners, and volunteers, including those with criminal records. We actively promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including ex-offenders. Our approach is in line with all relevant and current safeguarding and equality legislation.