Facilities Maintenance Operative

TribePost Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A university service company in London is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Operative. In this hands-on role, you will conduct maintenance tasks, manage repairs, and provide excellent customer service on campus. Candidates should have experience in general maintenance, alongside skills in carpentry and plumbing. A UK driving license is essential, and the position offers a full-time, permanent contract with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in general maintenance or as a semi-skilled tradesperson.
• Broad knowledge of building maintenance and engineering services.
• Hands‑on skills in carpentry, plumbing, painting, and general repairs.
• Confidence working with portable tools and small plant.
• Flexible and team-oriented with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventive maintenance and regular building inspections.
• Respond to reactive maintenance issues like plumbing and electrical works.
• Fix and maintain facilities such as sinks, taps, and lighting.
• Manage equipment, tools, and stock relevant to your role.
• Provide excellent customer service to students and staff.

Skills

General maintenance experience

Carpentry skills

Plumbing knowledge

Customer service skills

Health & Safety awareness

IT skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Kingston University Service Company are now recruiting for a Facilities Maintenance Operative!

Facilities Maintenance Operative

Location: Knights Park, KT1 2QJ
Salary: £34,140 per annum + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37 per week, Monday-Friday

Kingston University Services Company (KUSCO) provides a comprehensive repair and maintenance service across Kingston University sites, helping to ensure the smooth running of our campuses, facilities, and equipment.

We’re looking for a Facilities Maintenance Operative to join our team at Knights Park.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same – you’ll be involved in everything from planned maintenance to urgent repairs, as well as supporting campus activities and events.

What you’ll be doing

Your main base will be Knights Park Campus, with occasional work at nearby halls of residence and future new builds. Duties of the Facilities Maintenance Operative include:

• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPMs) and regular building inspections.
• Responding to reactive maintenance issues, such as plumbing, electrical, and minor repair works.
• Fixing and maintaining facilities (e.g., lamp changes, unblocking sinks/toilets, fixing taps, minor carpentry, painting, decorating).
• Using mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot systems, interpret building drawings, and support technical issues.
• Managing equipment, tools, and stock relevant to your role.
• Providing monthly maintenance reports and meeting with your supervisor for updates.
• Delivering excellent customer service to students and staff.
• You’ll also occasionally support non-maintenance activities (training provided), such as:
• Assisting with fire alarm response and investigations.
• Locking and unlocking buildings.
• Supporting the Knights Park Flood Defence Team.
• Helping with campus events, exhibitions, and degree shows.

What we’re looking for

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a mix of maintenance skills, problem-solving ability, and a customer-focused approach. We’d like you to have:

• Proven experience in general maintenance or as a semi-skilled tradesperson.
• A broad knowledge of building maintenance and engineering services.
• Hands‑on skills in carpentry, plumbing, painting, and general repairs.
• Experience completing PPMs and handling reactive maintenance.
• Confidence working with portable tools, small plant, ladders, and equipment.
• Health & Safety awareness, with the ability to work safely at heights.
• Good IT skills, able to use facility management systems and mobile devices.
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
• A flexible, team‑oriented approach with the ability to work independently when needed.

It’s essential that you have:

• Full UK driving licence

It would be great if you had:

• Knowledge of permit‑to‑work systems
• Experience in a commercial or campus environment

This is a hands‑on, rewarding role where your work directly supports the student and staff experience at Kingston University.

You’ll join a friendly team, enjoy a varied workload, and have opportunities to develop your skills further.

If you have the experience and enthusiasm to make a difference in this role, apply today!

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