Fabric Technician

University of Surrey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Surrey seeks a Fire Damper Technician for its newly-restructured Maintenance Services team. This role involves planned and reactive maintenance of the premises' building fabric and supporting the health and safety regulations. The successful candidate will enjoy a dynamic work environment with ample development opportunities and generous holiday benefits.

Benefits

35 Days Holiday

Additional Leave for Long Service

36 Hour Working Week

Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance and compliance with safety regulations.
• Ability to carry out multi-skilled maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of current legislation regarding building fabric maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all building fabric and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Report failing assets to the Helpdesk and maintain plant areas.
• Respond effectively to maintenance demands and support health & safety compliance.

Skills

Maintenance Skills

Health & Safety Compliance

Multi-Skilled Tasks

Job description

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An exciting opportunity for a Fire Damper Technician to join the newly-restructured Maintenance Services team at the University of Surrey.

Working as part of a team responsible for the operational maintenance of the University premises and reporting to the Service Support Manager, you will be undertaking planned and reactive work on building fabric, to support the University’s infrastructure and environment across all of our premises, ensuring that they are maintained in a safe, efficient and functional order.

The post will be required to support our current day pattern of 08.00 – 16.12 Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Maintain all building fabric, including statutory inspection and testing where required to current legislative requirements
• Ensure failing plant or assets are reported to the Helpdesk and plant areas are maintained in good condition
• Deliver an effective response to maintenance demands from the University
• Ensure compliance with all University H&S and Environmental systems and procedures, taking an active part in the development of any policy
• Ensure the use of equipment and materials in the delivery of maintenance services are appropriate, to current legislation and of the correct standard.
• Carry out multi-skilled tasks where relevant training/experience can be demonstrated.

Please be advised that the successful candidate may be required to undergo enhanced security clearance checks as part of the control measures required by the University.

You may also be required to support the out of hours Rota for the maintenance services team.

What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.

Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

• 35 Days Holiday (20 Days Annual Leave + 7 University Closure Days + Bank Holidays)
• Additional Day of Leave per year of service for 5 years
• 36 Hour Working week
• Electric Vehicle Leasing scheme
• Discounted Surrey Sports Park Membership