Maintenance Technician in Cirencester)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their team dedicated to the upkeep of their facilities. The role requires expertise in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with responsibilities including general maintenance, repairs, and ensuring safe operations. The position offers flexible working options, competitive salary, and generous staff benefits including annual leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Discounted catering facilities

Discounted onsite gym

Free library services

Occupational health and counselling services

Cycle to work scheme

Staff development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in maintenance/service environment or installation background.
• Able to lift and move equipment weighing up to 25kg.

Responsibilities

• Ensure upkeep and maintenance of university's buildings fabric.
• Manage repairs related to electrical or mechanical services.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the university.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Microsoft Office

Education

Recognised Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Multi-skilled (Fabric)

Salary : Grade 5, £26,338 - £30,805 per annum depending on experience

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

Location: Cirencester, GL7 6JS

Flexible working options considered

Closing date: 17 August 2025

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.

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.

The successful candidate will have a recognised Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification (or equivalent), and experience in a similar maintenance/service environment, or electrical or mechanical or similar installation background. They will be competent with Microsoft Office, and a current driving licence or equivalent mobility is essential. The successful candidate must also be comfortable lifting and moving equipment weighing up to 25kg.

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.

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.

To Apply

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

https://www.rau.ac.uk/about-us/jobs

Closing date : Sunday 17th August 2025

Interviews : Wednesday 27th August 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.