Maintenance Technician (Fabric)

CO3013 UPP (Plymouth Three) Limited; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life insurance

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Store discounts

UPP Rewards portal

Discounts from retailers

Restaurants gyms

Job summary

A successful university campus is about more than buildings. UPP in Plymouth is hiring a Maintenance Technician - Fabric to join our team and deliver planned and responsive maintenance across building fabric.

This permanent role runs 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with participation in an on‑call rota and a salary of £26,743 per annum. You will perform minor repairs to fabric, carry out PPM tasks, safety testing, and liaise with supervisors and sub‑contractors.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver planned and reactive maintenance to building fabric.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to work on-call rota and additional hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scheduled planned, reactive and remedial maintenance services as directed by the PPM planner (CAFM), Helpdesk or Supervisor.
• Conduct minor repairs to building fabric, installations and maintenance to building related equipment, including fire doors and general doors, flooring, painting & decorating.
• Complete suitable risk assessments prior to undertaking works and undertake works as per instructions within any relevant permit or work plan.
• Carry out PPM in accordance with the schedule & liaise with specialist sub‑contractors.
• Maintain accurate records of breakdowns and maintenance repairs, including records for statutory compliance.
• Carry out statutory testing including PAT testing, fire alarm testing, fire door testing and others, as required.
• Report any Health and Safety issues relating to the residences ensuring all information is passed to the relevant persons.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Team player

Education

Level 2 Building Fabric

City & Guilds qualification

NVQ/BWF/FDIS Fire Door Installer qualifications

Job description

A successful university campus is about so much more than buildings. It’s about the environment, the atmosphere and the people - creating that sense of home that will help students feel safe, secure, and help them thrive.

Here at UPP we have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Technician - Fabric to join our team in Plymouth to provide a planned and responsive maintenance service, specialising in fabric and general building maintenance. This is a permanent position working 37.5 hours per week from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and participation in an on-call rota. The salary is £26,743 per annum.

Role responsibilities of a Maintenance Technician - Fabric include:

• Deliver scheduled planned, reactive and remedial maintenance services as directed by the PPM planner (CAFM), Helpdesk or Supervisor, ensuring that operational standards are always maintained, and in line with the relevant schedules and Service Level Agreement.
• Conduct minor repairs to building fabric, installations and maintenance to building related equipment, including assisting with the repair and maintenance of building infrastructure repairs such as fire doors and general doors, flooring, painting & decorating and other building related infrastructure tasks.
• Complete suitable risk assessments prior to undertaking works and undertake works as per instructions within any relevant permit or work plan.
• Carry out PPM in accordance with the schedule & liaise with specialist sub‑contractors.
• Maintain accurate records of breakdowns and maintenance repairs, including records for statutory compliance.
• Carry out statutory testing including PAT testing, fire alarm testing, fire door testing and others, as required.
• Report any Health and Safety issues relating to the residences ensuring all information is passed to the relevant persons.

We are looking for you to have worked in a similar role and environment and have great communication and organisation skills, along with the passion to do a great job. Although not essential, qualification to Level 2 in Building Fabric or maintenance related trade / City & Guilds qualification and NVQ/BM Trada/BWF/FDIS Fire Door Installer qualifications would be beneficial. You must be able to produce your qualification certificates at interview if shortlisted.

You will have a good understanding of the operational procedures and safe working practices of building services and systems as well as good understanding of health and safety, with the ability to always work in a safe manner. You will also be prepared to work (with notice) additional hours when the needed, especially during the main student arrival and departure weekends.

Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory vetting, inclusive of employment referencing covering the past three years and you may be subject to additional vetting and barring checks to ensure your suitability for the role, which could include completing a basic DBS.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• life insurance
• pension
• cycle to work scheme
• store discounts
• access to our UPP Rewards portal
• offering discounts from a variety of retailers
• restaurants gyms
• and more

Who are UPP?

We are proud to be the UK's leading provider of on-campus residential and academic accommodation, with over 35,000 beds where more than 500,000 students from around the world have called home over the years. We provide a complete solution of Design, Build, Fund, and Operate (DBFO) student accommodation and campus facilities exclusively to the higher education sector. This means we not only design and create cutting edge sustainable buildings, but we also help finance them and successfully manage the onsite operations long-term. However, we’re more than just accommodation, we create spaces where students can thrive, connect, and make the most of their university experience. Our mission is to support every student's journey by offering a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment to live and learn.

What’s in it for you?

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: An inclusive culture where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered.
• Career Growth: Learn, lead, and progress with tailored training and leadership programmes.
• Rewards & Benefits: Competitive package and range of benefits designed for you.
• Health and Wellbeing: From mental health resources to wellness programmes, and everyday support.
• Purpose & Impact: Every role shapes the student experience.

UPP welcome all applications and recognise the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners.

We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and help you to thrive at work.

Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect, are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.

We are a team with energy, pace and passion; if that sounds like you,

To learn more about what we offer, check out our Working Environment, Benefits and Career Development tabs on our Careers Hub.