Electrician / Plumber / HVAC / Multiskilled Maintenance Technician

Kingston University Service Company Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Employer pension up to 6%

Life Assurance

Training opportunities

Uniform and tools provided

Job summary

Kingston University Service Company Ltd is seeking a hands-on Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to work across Kingston University campuses. You will deliver planned and reactive maintenance, focusing on electrical, plumbing, hvac, and general building services to keep facilities safe, compliant, and operational for students and staff.

Join a team focused on training, development, and delivering high-quality services in a dynamic university setting, with opportunities to expand your skillset and

Qualifications

• Qualification or strong experience in a core trade.
• Experience in building services or facilities maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Proactive, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across campus.
• Diagnose faults and repair across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contractors to maintain service continuity.
• Use CAFM (Planon) and BMS to log work and monitor building performance.
• Ensure all work complies with health, safety and regulatory standards.
• Support contractors or small projects as needed.

Skills

Electrical

HVAC

Plumbing

Heating

Fault finding

Problem solving

Communication

Health & Safety

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Electrician / Plumber / HVAC / Multiskilled Maintenance Technician - Building Maintenance

Location: Kingston, KT1 2EE

Salary: £37,400 - £38,500 per annum + circa £1,200 per annum for on call

Benefits: 28 Days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme Employer's contribution up to 6%, Life Assurance, Excellent training and development opportunities, Uniform and Tools provided

Contract: Full time, Permanent

KUSCO (Kingston University Service Company Ltd) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Kingston University, established in December 1997. We are a non-profit making organisation providing facility management services to Kingston University.

Are you a hands-on Maintenance technician looking for a varied role to expand your horizons and to work where your work truly matters Whether you are a skilled Plumber / Electrician / HVAC / Multiskilled Engineer - we are looking for your skills. So, join the KUSCO maintenance team at Kingston University, where you'll play a vital role in keeping campus facilities safe, operational, and ready to support thousands of students and staff every day. If you have a core skill, there is ample opportunity to expand your area of expertise and become multiskilled while you work with us.

This is also an excellent opportunity to join a team-focused environment with a diverse workload across a busy university estate.

Why Join Us

• Work in a stable, long-term university environment
• Extensive opportunity for formal training and learning new skills
• Enjoy a varied, hands-on role across multiple buildings and systems
• Be part of a supportive, multi-skilled team
• Opportunity to broaden your skills across trades
• Make a real impact on day-to-day campus life

The Role - Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

As a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you'll deliver both planned and reactive maintenance across campus, ensuring buildings and systems remain fully operational, safe, and compliant.

You’ll bring your core trade expertise while working collaboratively across disciplines to deliver a high-quality service.

As our Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across campus buildings
• Diagnosing faults and carry out repairs across a wide variety of areas including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems focussing on your area of expertise
• Working across trade disciplines to support the wider team and maintain service continuity
• Using CAFM (Planon) and BMS systems to log work and monitor building performance
• Collaborating with colleagues, contractors, and university staff to deliver efficient maintenance services
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with health & safety and compliance standards

What We're Looking For

• A recognised qualification or strong experience in a core trade (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Heating, or similar)
• Someone keen to train, develop and grow with us
• Experience in building services, facilities management, or maintenance environments
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of health & safety regulations
• A proactive, team-oriented approach with strong communication skills

It would be great if you had:

• Experience working in a university, healthcare, or large-site environment
• Familiarity with CAFM systems (e.g. Planon) or Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Multi-skilled experience across additional trades
• Experience supervising contractors or supporting small projects

If you're dependable, take pride in your work, and enjoy keeping spaces clean and welcoming, we’d love to hear from you.