Maintenance Operative- Mechanical

University of South Hampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Southampton seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support maintenance of mechanical systems across the estate. Responsibilities include managing workloads, ensuring compliance with health and safety, and maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate has relevant qualifications and experience in a commercial environment. Benefits include generous leave, pension scheme, and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discounted private healthcare

Qualifications

• Hold a City and Guilds qualification and/or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Familiar with Health & Safety legislation and risk assessments.
• Experience in maintenance in a commercial or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own workload with technical and communication skills.
• Handle a mix of planned and reactive maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Excellent technical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

City and Guilds qualification

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity at the University of Southampton for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to work within a highly skilled team, with an on-site workshop for repairs including milling, turning, and welding. The role supports training and development opportunities to broaden your horizons. The team works across a range of mechanical plant including HVAC, BMS, Boilers, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Ancillary Systems, and CHP District Networks.

We are a research university with properties spanning specialist laboratories, clean rooms, world-renowned facilities, sports and catering outlets, halls of residence, and office spaces. This role will play a vital part in supporting the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical systems across the University to keep the estate operational.

Responsibilities

You will manage your own workload with excellent technical and communication skills, be positive with a can-do attitude, and act as a proactive problem solver. You will handle a mix of planned and reactive maintenance to ensure work is delivered on time and to a high standard, and you will be able to work effectively in a team environment.

Typical responsibilities may include planning and executing maintenance tasks across mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements, and coordinating with facilities and other stakeholders as required.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold a City and Guilds qualification and/or minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical engineering or equivalent discipline and have completed a Mechanical apprenticeship or similar training programme. You will be familiar with Health & Safety legislation and understand risk assessments, method statements, and how to apply these to planned and reactive maintenance. You will have experience of maintenance in a commercial or similar environment.

A full driving license and participation in an out of hours call out rota are required.

What we can offer

We offer benefits including generous annual leave (plus University closure days and bank holidays), a company pension scheme, discounted private healthcare and dental, company sick pay, cycle to work scheme, learning and development opportunities, options for flexible working, excellent family leave arrangements, an employee wellbeing service, and access to a range of staff discounts and offers at local facilities.

Inclusivity and visa information

Inclusivity: The University of Southampton is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications that strengthen diversity and are a Stonewall Diversity Champion with Athena SWAN silver and Race Equality Charter bronze awards highlighting our commitment to equality and an inclusive culture.

Visa: This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.

Application details

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on [phone] or [e-mail] quoting the job number.