Maintenance Officer

Loughborough College Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is looking for a proactive Maintenance Officer to join their Estates team. The role involves conducting compliance checks, delivering planned and reactive maintenance, and managing college vehicles. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in maintenance or construction, work independently, and maintain good relationships with staff. The position requires flexibility in working hours, with some weekend work expected. Benefits include on-site parking, healthcare access, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

On-site parking

Access to healthcare scheme

Subsidised nursery fees

Up to 25 days annual leave

Generous maternity/paternity pay

CPD opportunities

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven and extensive experience in maintenance or construction trade.
• Ability to work independently using initiative or part of a team.
• Ability to maintain good relationships by treating people with respect.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine compliance checks including legionella monitoring.
• Deliver reactive and planned maintenance to meet KPIs.
• Support the opening and securing of college buildings.
• Drive and maintain college vehicles, managing traffic.
• Provide rapid response to emergencies.

Skills

Maintenance or construction trade experience

Experience working to performance targets

Ability to work independently and in a team

Good relationship management

Job description

Maintenance Officer

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

We are seeking a enthusiastic and experienced Maintenance Officer to join our busy customer‑focused Estates departments.

You will support a proactive maintenance service that meets the needs of the college now and in the future by being innovative in its 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 five days. Shifts are rotated between the team; hours will be discussed at interview. Whilst your main days of work will be Monday‑Friday, you will be required to work occasional Saturdays or Sundays 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

• 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.

Benefits

• On‑site parking.
• Access to healthcare scheme.
• Subsidised nursery fees.
• Up to 25 days annual leave per year, with additional leave available.
• Generous maternity/paternity pay.
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development.
• Opportunities to volunteer within the local community and charities.

Employment Details

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

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advert should we receive a sufficient level of interest.