Maintenance Officer

Loughborough College Group; Charnwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Maintenance Officer to support its Estates department. This role involves conducting compliance checks, responding to emergencies, and delivering planned maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification in trades such as plumbing or construction, along with substantial experience in maintenance. Benefits include a competitive pension, access to healthcare schemes, and generous leave. The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site parking

Access to a healthcare scheme

Subsidized nursery fees

Up to 25 days annual leave

Generous maternity/paternity pay

Opportunities for development

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Hold qualifications in maintenance or a related trade.
• Experience working in maintenance or construction trades.
• Ability to work to performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine compliance checks and respond to emergencies.
• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring work quality.
• Secure college buildings and respond to security calls.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Qualification in relevant trade (e.g. construction, plumbing)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance officer to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at Loughborough College.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Maintenance Officer to join our busy customer-focused Estates department.

In this role you will support a proactive maintenance service that meets the needs of the college now and in the future, being innovative in approach to planned and reactive maintenance. You will be responsible for general maintenance supporting all aspects of the estates department.

The post holder requires flexibility to work a rotational shift pattern. Working 37.5 hours per week over 5 days. The shifts are rotated between the team, hours will be discussed at interview. While your main days of work will be Monday‑Friday, you may be required to work an occasional Saturday or Sunday to cover events such as open days.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine compliance checks including legionella monitoring, emergency lighting tests, fire alarm testing, and portable appliance testing.
• Support the opening and securing of college buildings and respond to security call‑outs.
• Deliver reactive and planned maintenance, ensuring work meets KPIs and SLAs.
• Provide rapid response to emergencies, liaising with emergency services when required.
• Drive and maintain college vehicles; support traffic and parking management.

What we are looking for

• Hold a qualification in a relevant trade (e.g. construction, plumbing, plastering, painting & decorating).
• Proven and extensive experience of working in a maintenance or construction trade.
• Experience of working to key performance targets.
• The ability to work independently using initiative or as part of a team with clear instruction.
• The ability to maintain good relationships with staff at a range of levels by behaving with integrity, treating people with respect and leading by example.

Why Loughborough College Group

Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We offer a vast curriculum across campuses and provide outstanding modern facilities and resources. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award.

We are a disability confident employer and actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under‑represented and from all areas of the community.

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• On‑site parking
• Access to a healthcare scheme
• Subsided nursery fees
• Up to 25 days annual leave per year (additional annual leave available)
• Generous maternity/paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Well‑being hours
• Opportunities for volunteering within local community and charities
• Family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College, a subsidiary company of Loughborough College Group. The terms and conditions of employment offered by The Leicestershire College differ to those of Loughborough College. Please note that employees are based at one of the campuses of Loughborough College Group.

Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship. We are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expect all staff to share this commitment.

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