Maintenance Technician

TipTopJob; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in Cirencester is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of its buildings. The role requires qualifications in electrical or mechanical services and involvement in a service environment. A driving license is essential. The position offers a salary between £26,707 and £31,236, based on experience, along with various staff benefits and flexible work options.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Discounted onsite gym

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance/service environment or installation background.
• Current driving license or equivalent mobility essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure upkeep, repairs, and general maintenance of University's buildings.
• Communicate effectively with all levels across the University.

Skills

Electrical or mechanical maintenance experience

Competency in Microsoft Office

Comfortable lifting and moving equipment up to 25kg

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Technician : Multi Skilled (Fabric)

Location: Cirencester, GL7 6JS

Salary: Grade 5, A GBP 26,707 : A GBP 31,236 per annum depending on experience

Vacancy Type: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)

Flexible working options considered

The Royal Agricultural University RAU has been at the forefront of agricultural education for 180 years and is globally renowned for its links with industry and courses that are designed to meet the demands of the changing land-based sector.

The RAU is set in beautiful surroundings and offers a range of Staff Benefits including a 35-hour working week, a generous 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, free and guaranteed parking on campus, discounted catering facilities, discounted onsite gym, free library services, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services, cycle to work scheme and staff development opportunities.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced technician to join the University’s Maintenance Technician team, part of the wider Estates and IT directorate. The Maintenance team ensure the upkeep, repairs and general maintenance of the University’s buildings fabric, with particular emphasis on the electrical or mechanical services and equipment, is carried out safely and efficiently.

This role reports to the Estates Team Leader but will need to be able to communicate appropriately with all levels across the University in order to carry out tasks and duties effectively.

Skills And Qualifications

• The successful candidate will be educated to GCSE level or equivalent and have qualifications or equivalent experience in a maintenance/service environment, or electrical or mechanical or similar installation background.
• They will be competent with Microsoft Office, and a current driving license or equivalent mobility is essential.
• The successful candidate must also be comfortable lifting and moving equipment weighing up to 25kg.

How to Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Royal Agricultural University, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

rau.ac.uk/about:rau/work:for:us

Closing and Interview Dates

Closing Date: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Interviews: Friday 24 October 2025

The RAU is an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the RAU at this level