Facilities Technician: Hands-On Maintenance & Safety

Heriot-Watt University; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

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Job summary

Heriot-Watt University is seeking a skilled Technical Support Assistant to join the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences on a full-time basis. The role focuses on maintaining facilities, supporting safety compliance, and delivering high-quality technical assistance across multiple trade areas on campus.

You will work under the Senior Technical Services Manager, performing routine and planned maintenance, assisting in undergraduate labs, and ensuring safe operation of workshop areas.

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience in a trade environment.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work to HS&W standards.
• Experience with a range of hand tools and equipment.
• Capability to assist with electrical, plumbing and joinery tasks.
• Strong problem-solving and practical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fire safety compliance checks and report faults.
• Record health and safety inspections and assist contractors.
• Prepare equipment for insurance inspections.
• Support undergraduate student labs and workshop activities.
• Assist Stores/Procurement with orders and deliveries.
• Maintain time records and assist with admin tasks.

Skills

City & Guilds qualification

Hand tools experience

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Problem solving

Physical dexterity

Team and communication

Education

City & Guilds qualification or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Heriot-Watt University is seeking a skilled Technical Support Assistant to join the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences on a full-time basis. The role focuses on maintaining facilities, supporting safety compliance, and delivering high-quality technical assistance across multiple trade areas on campus.

You will work under the Senior Technical Services Manager, performing routine and planned maintenance, assisting in undergraduate labs, and ensuring safe operation of workshop areas.