Campus Facilities & Maintenance Technician

BIMM University; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year (FTE)

SMART pension

A comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BIMM University is seeking a Building & Maintenance Officer to support campus operations, ensuring facilities, equipment and shared spaces are safe, well maintained and ready to support teaching and student activity.

You will oversee day-to-day building operations, coordinate opening/closing, inspections and basic maintenance, liaise with contractors and uphold health and safety standards. A flexible, team-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in building, maintenance or facilities environment.
• Strong organisational abilities and ability to prioritise.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Practical, solution-focused approach and sound judgement.
• Ability to build relationships with students, colleagues and contractors.
• Experience coordinating or supporting maintenance activities.
• Good digital skills and experience with maintenance/record-keeping systems.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements in building activities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Flexible and adaptable work approach.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of campus buildings, ensuring spaces are prepared and maintained.
• Coordinate opening and closing of buildings per procedures and security requirements.
• Take ownership of building presentation and resolve issues affecting the campus environment.
• Carry out routine inspections and reactive checks of facilities and equipment.
• Undertake basic maintenance tasks and escalate to contractors when needed.
• Liaise with contractors to coordinate maintenance and ensure safe access.
• Maintain records of inspections, defects and completed works.
• Support health and safety processes, including audits and risk assessments.
• Promote safe working practices and report safety concerns.
• Provide first-line IT and equipment support, escalate complex issues.
• Record maintenance requests and operational information in systems.
• Act as first point of contact for facilities queries and coordinate support.
• Contribute to operational projects within Building & Technical Services.

Skills

Facilities experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Health and safety

Contractor liaison

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Tools

Maintenance systems

Job description

BIMM University is seeking a Building & Maintenance Officer to support campus operations, ensuring facilities, equipment and shared spaces are safe, well maintained and ready to support teaching and student activity.

You will oversee day-to-day building operations, coordinate opening/closing, inspections and basic maintenance, liaise with contractors and uphold health and safety standards. A flexible, team-oriented approach is essential.