Maintenance Engineer: Student Housing & Campus Facilities

Jobs for Humanity; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancer Scott is seeking a hands-on Building Maintenance worker to support the Accommodation Maintenance Team at the University of the West of England (UWE). You will perform both planned and reactive repairs to student accommodation, covering joinery, tiling, drainage, plumbing, plastering and flooring.

Applicants should have CSCS Card, strong communication skills, good planning ability and be comfortable using PDAs.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Accommodation Maintenance Team at The University of the West England (UWE).
• Carry out pre-planned and reactive remedial repairs and maintenance to student accommodation fabric.
• Complete joinery, tiling, drainage, plumbing, plastering and flooring works.
• Source parts & materials and seek manufacturer technical support as needed.
• Work within timescales, meet contract specifications and current regulations.
• Record procedures, maintenance logs and control measures to minimise risks.
• Use PDAs/electronic devices to complete works.
• Liaise with Helpdesk for efficient response, solo or in teams.
• Observe health and safety and complete risk assessments for each task.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning & organisation

Record keeping

Team player

PDA usage

Education

CSCS Card

Tools

PDA

Job description

Lancer Scott is seeking a hands-on Building Maintenance worker to support the Accommodation Maintenance Team at the University of the West of England (UWE). You will perform both planned and reactive repairs to student accommodation, covering joinery, tiling, drainage, plumbing, plastering and flooring.

Applicants should have CSCS Card, strong communication skills, good planning ability and be comfortable using PDAs.