Maintenance Engineer

Lancer Scott Ltd.; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancer Scott Ltd. is hiring for an Accommodation Maintenance role at the University of the West of England in Bristol. You will perform pre-planned and reactive repairs on student accommodation, covering joinery, tiling, drainage, plumbing, plastering and flooring.

Ideal candidates have demonstrable Building Maintenance experience, excellent communication, planning skills, and are adaptable team players dedicated to safety and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Building Maintenance.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.
• Good planning and organisational skills to manage priorities.
• Good record keeping and comfortable using a PDA system.
• Adaptable team worker keen to support others.

Responsibilities

• Support the Accommodation Maintenance Team at UWE with pre-planned and reactive repairs.
• Assist with joinery, tiling, drainage, plumbing, plastering, and flooring works.
• Source parts and materials and seek technical support as needed.
• Complete works within timescales and in line with regulations.
• Record procedures and maintain logs to minimise risks.
• Use PDAs or electronic devices to document tasks.
• Liaise with Helpdesk for efficient response to works.
• Observe health and safety and carry out risk assessments for tasks.

Skills

Building maintenance

Communication skills

Planning & organisation

Record keeping

Teamwork

Tools

PDA usage

Job description

Why work for us?

Established in 1998 Lancer Scott offers renowned high-quality construction projects and facilities management services, often competing and winning work from our much larger competitors. We are based in the heart of Bristol and have enjoyed significant success, particularly in the last 4 years with turnover increasing from £56 million in 2020 to £125 million in 2025.

If you would like to join a rapidly expanding business that can offer up good opportunities for career development and professional personal growth,

What will my core responsibilities be?

Supporting the Accommodation Maintenance Team at The University of the West England (UWE) you will be responsible for the completion of both pre-planned and reactive remedial repairs and maintenance, to the internal and external fabric of student accommodation.

• Play a support role in planning and completing a range of works associated with joinery, tiling, drainage, plumbing, plastering and flooring.
• Use your own initiative to solve technical problems associated with reactive maintenance activities, including sourcing parts & materials and seeking manufacturer technical support.
• Carry out all works within agreed timescales and to the highest standards, ensuring that you comply with current regulations and contract specifications.
• Report and record procedures, including operation and maintenance logs and control measures to minimise risks.
• Utilise PDAs or electronic devices to complete works.
• Liaise closely with our Helpdesk to ensure efficient response to all works either working on your own or as part of a team.
• Observe the highest levels of health and safety at all times, including carrying out point of work risk assessments for every task to ensure the best possible working practices are adhered to.

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?

• Demonstrable experience in Building Maintenance
• Strong communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Good planning and organisational skills to keep on top of priorities
• Good record keeping skills and comfortable using a PDA system
• An adaptable team worker keen to get involved and support others

Desirable

• CSCS Card
• IT Skills – in the use of PDA’s
• Asbestos awareness training (UKATA)

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Building Communities at Lancer Scott

At Lancer Scott, we’re committed to giving back through hands‑on support, funding, and partnerships that create lasting impact. We've helped deliver projects like East Street Mews, providing housing for young homeless people, and revitalised community spaces such as the East Looe Hub and a Scouts hut in Gloucestershire. Our partnership with Community of Purpose enables us to support initiatives like the Bristol Young Heroes Awards and the Break Free Programme, giving young people opportunities to thrive.

Join us at Lancer Scott, where your work helps strengthen communities.