Multi-Site Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Colchester Institute Corporation; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester Institute is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join the Facilities and Estates team. You will undertake regular maintenance, act as first line support across all college sites, and assist with minor projects, carpentry, and refurbishment works to maintain safe, compliant buildings.

You will support emergency responses, carry out basic electrical, plumbing, and heating tasks where needed, and ensure workshops and tools are kept in good condition in line with current regulations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in proactive facilities maintenance and repairs.
• Experience working with varied building types and ages.
• Knowledge of health and safety risk assessments and method statements.
• Understanding of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and building risk factors.
• Ability to interpret operation and maintenance manuals quickly.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Facilities team performing regular maintenance and repairs.
• Provide first line support across all college sites and liaise with contractors.
• Assist planning and specify minor projects; carry out carpentry work to high standard.
• Renovate and refurbish buildings including windows, doors, walls, ceilings and floors.
• Support emergency response and basic electrical, plumbing and heating tasks as required.
• Maintain workshop space, inventory and ensure tools are in good repair.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Health and safety

Risk assessment

Emergency response

Multi-site coordination

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry/Joinery

GCSE English & Maths (Grade C or above)

Job description

Colchester Institute is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join the Facilities and Estates team. You will undertake regular maintenance, act as first line support across all college sites, and assist with minor projects, carpentry, and refurbishment works to maintain safe, compliant buildings.

You will support emergency responses, carry out basic electrical, plumbing, and heating tasks where needed, and ensure workshops and tools are kept in good condition in line with current regulations.