Maintenance & Compliance Technician

Hartpury University and Hartpury College; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in Gloucester seeks a facilities maintenance professional to ensure a safe and well-presented environment on campus. The role involves routine maintenance, repairs, and responding to service requests. Ideal candidates will demonstrate flexibility, effective communication, and basic plumbing and electrical knowledge. The position offers 25 days of annual leave, wellbeing support, and opportunities for continuous professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous pension scheme

Employee Discounts Scheme

On-site fitness facilities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced parental leave

Entry to seasonal events

Qualifications

• Experience using hand-held tools for maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and compliant campus environment.
• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and small works.
• Respond to service requests and assist with sustainability data.

Skills

General maintenance experience

Effective communication

Flexibility and proactiveness

Basic plumbing knowledge

Basic electrical knowledge

Driving licence

Job description

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Play a key role in maintaining a safe, compliant and well‑presented campus environment
• Carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs, small works and minor redecoration
• Support statutory compliance checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, water temperatures and lifts
• Complete meter readings (water, gas, electric, oil, biomass and PV) and report findings as required
• Respond to service requests via the Estates Service Desk and Residential Support team
• Assist with sustainability data requests and act as a first responder to consumption queries
• Identify, report and where appropriate resolve issues impacting campus operation, safety or appearance
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Have experience using hand‑held tools and carrying out general maintenance and repairs
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of plumbing and electrics
• Safely use machinery and equipment and follow health and safety procedures
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of customers and stakeholders
• Take a flexible and proactive approach to work across a busy campus environment
• Are able to work under pressure and respond effectively to reactive tasks

Company Overview

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK's leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side‑by‑side on a beautiful 360‑hectare campus. We provide world‑class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college‑level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A‑levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas.

Our passionate, innovative business culture and strong support networks make Hartpury an exceptional place to develop professionally and progress your career.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• On‑site fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity & shared parental leave
• Entry to seasonal events