Building Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in London is seeking a Building Services Fabric Bias Multi-Skilled Engineer to maintain and improve the estate’s fabric and services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fabric works, mechanical and electrical maintenance, and strong problem-solving skills. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment within an operations team. You will ensure compliance with all safety regulations while delivering high-quality maintenance services.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in general fabric works and mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and IT skills.
• Commitment to health, safety, and high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate, and maintain fabric-related assets.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and health & safety.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors.

Skills

Carpentry

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Carpentry/Painting or equivalent

Job description

Building Services Fabric Bias Multi-Skilled Engineer

Location: London

Hours: Full-time - 40 hrs/week (split days) or 42 hrs/week (rotating night shifts, 4 on/4 off)

Join a leading higher education institution in London as a Building Services Fabric Bias Multi-Skilled Engineer. This hands-on role is central to maintaining and improving the estate’s fabric and building services, ensuring all facilities operate safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

You’ll be part of a dynamic Estates and Facilities Operations team, delivering planned, reactive, and corrective maintenance across a wide portfolio of academic and residential properties. Your expertise will span general fabric works, carpentry, painting, roofing, plumbing, mechanical and electrical maintenance, and emergency response.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate, and maintain all fabric-related assets.
• Support day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, health & safety, and best industry practice (SFG20).
• Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to deliver high-quality, solution-focused services.
• Participate in emergency response, compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate asset records, SOPs, and EOPs.

Essential Requirements

• City & Guilds Level 3 in Carpentry/Painting or equivalent apprenticeship in a fabric-focused discipline.
• Extensive experience in general fabric works, mechanical and electrical maintenance, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and IT skills.
• Commitment to health, safety, and high-quality standards.

Desirable

• L8 Hot & Cold Water certification.
• Experience in managing or supporting multi-skilled teams.