Building Maintenance Operative

University of Gloucestershire; Leckhampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Vivup employee benefits

Training & development

Job summary

University of Gloucestershire is seeking a Building Maintenance Operative to join the Estates team. The role will operate across Cheltenham and Gloucester campuses, delivering planned and reactive maintenance to keep the estate safe and compliant.

You will perform repairs on building fabric and services, supervise external contractors, support preventative maintenance, and work with Estates colleagues. A City & Guilds/NQV qualification and a UK driving licence are required; benefits include

Qualifications

• Relevant City & Guilds or NVQ qualification.
• Experience in building, mechanical or electrical maintenance environments.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake repairs and maintenance across building fabric and services.
• Supervise external contractors and support planned preventative maintenance.
• Work closely with Estates and Facilities Management teams.
• Provide out-of-hours response as part of the on-call rota.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Flexible working

Supervising contractors

Driving licence

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ

Job description

TheEstates Department takes great pride in fostering a thriving physicalenvironment, upholding a standard of excellence in presentation and supportingour staff, students, visitors and everyone who uses our facilities. Our missionis to provide a professional, cost effective estates management service thatensures the University's academic and research activities can proceed safelyand efficiently. We aim to cultivate an environment that instils pride in ourcommunity and supports sustainable learning activities for all.

Responsibilitiesof the department include managing the estates strategy, property maintenance,property management, facilities management and health, safety and environmentaloversight.

BuildingMaintenance Operative

We are nowrecruiting for a skilled and motivated Building Maintenance Operative to joinour Estates team. Working across our campuses in Cheltenham and Gloucester, youwill support the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance, statutorycompliance works and minor projects across the University's estate.

This is avaried, hands-on role requiring a broad range of building maintenance skills.You will undertake repairs and maintenance activities across a wide range ofbuilding fabric and services, including painting and decorating, fire safetyworks, drainage repairs, plant room inspections and general buildingmaintenance. You will also supervise external contractors, support plannedpreventative maintenance programmes and work closely with colleagues acrossEstates and Facilities Management teams.

Thesuccessful candidate will hold a relevant City & Guilds or NVQqualification, have experience within building, mechanical or electricalmaintenance environments and possess excellent customer service andcommunication skills. A full UK driving licence is essential, as is a flexibleapproach to work and a commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive andwell-presented campus environment.

The roleforms part of the Estates out-of-hours emergency call out rota, providing a first response to building related incidents and helping ensure the continued operation of our estate.

Aside fromthe opportunity to work within a supportive and professional Estates team, youwill also be eligible for 35 days annual leave (plus bank holidays andUniversity closure days), enrolment into our pension scheme*, access to Vivupemployee benefits and discounts, and ongoing training and developmentopportunities.

*Successfulapplicants with evidence of current, continuous membership of the LocalGovernment Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Universities Superannuation Scheme(USS) will be eligible to continue membership of the scheme.

KeyContacts

If youwould like an informal conversation about this role, please contact:

TomWilliams

Building and Engineering Manager

07827254362

DanBuckley

SeniorMaintenance and Compliance Manager

07825874050

Key Dates

Closingdate:31 st August 2026
Interview date:TBC

TheUniversity is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community andwelcomes applications from currently under-represented sections of ourworkforce. We are proud to be a Disability ConfidentEmployer,demonstratingour commitment to ensuring that theUniversity is inclusive and accessible. As part of this commitment, weguarantee an interview to applicants who meet the definition of disability setout in the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the essential criteria within theperson specification.

TheUniversity has also signed the Armed ForcesCovenant,demonstratingour commitment to ensuring that those whoserve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treatedfairly and are not disadvantaged. For applicants, this means we aim to ensurefair andequitabletreatment throughout the recruitment process,recognise and value the transferable skills and experience gained throughmilitary service. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview toveterans and military spouses/partners who meet the essential criteria withinthe job specification.