Senior Plumbing & Heating Maintenance Technician

Coventry University; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Employers Pension Contribu-

30 days Annual leave plus Bank Hol-

New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 ad

Life Assurance 4 x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

50% off Tuition Fees for staff depend-

CU Reward Scheme - Discounts

Cycle To Work scheme

Job summary

Coventry University Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician to undertake reactive repairs, planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, and installation work across the university estate. You will ensure heating, ventilation, water, and pressure systems are safe, compliant, and reliable, while diagnosing complex faults and supporting upgrades.

The role requires the ability to interpret mechanical drawings, liaise with suppliers and contractors, and potentially travel to regional campuses with

Qualifications

• Significant practical experience with heating, ventilation, cold water, hot water, and pressure systems.
• Understanding of current legislation, health and safety requirements, and industry best practice.
• Proven fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings.
• Willingness to travel to regional campuses including Scarborough, Milton Keynes, Central London, and Dagenham; occasional overnight stays may be necessary.
• Experience supervising or mentoring colleagues (advantageous).
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS), air conditioning systems, or gas systems.
• Proactive and practical problem solver with excellent communication skills.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a wider team.
• Willingness to participate in the out-of-hours emergency call-out rota.
• Flexibility to meet operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking reactive repairs, planned preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and installation works.
• Ensuring plumbing, heating, ventilation, and associated mechanical systems remain safe, reliable, and compliant.
• Diagnosing and resolving complex faults.
• Carrying out maintenance activities and supporting upgrades and improvements to building services systems.
• Assisting with Building Management System (BMS) fault investigations.
• Working closely with contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient and high-standard service delivery.
• Supporting the Mechanical Services Manager with planning and allocation of work.
• Providing guidance to apprentices and team members.
• Ensuring maintenance activities are carried out safely, effectively, and in compliance with relevant regulations.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of services.
• Maintaining safe, comfortable, quality assurance activities and sustainable environments for students, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Fault finding

Interpreting drawings

Independent worker

Mentoring

Education

ACS qualifications

Tools

Building Management System (BMS)

HVAC systems

Gas systems

Job description

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success, and each role contributes to the Group's ongoing progress in communities around the world.Delivering a high-quality maintenance and operational service across Coventry University Group's diverse estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking reactive repairs, planned preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and installation works.
• Ensuring plumbing, heating, ventilation, and associated mechanical systems remain safe, reliable, and compliant.
• Diagnosing and resolving complex faults.
• Carrying out maintenance activities and supporting upgrades and improvements to building services systems.
• Assisting with Building Management System (BMS) fault investigations.
• Working closely with contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient and high-standard service delivery.
• Supporting the Mechanical Services Manager with planning and allocation of work.
• Providing guidance to apprentices and team members.
• Ensuring maintenance activities are carried out safely, effectively, and in compliance with relevant regulations.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of services.
• Maintaining safe, comfortable, quality assurance activities and sustainable environments for students, staff, and visitors.

Requirements

• Significant practical experience working on heating, ventilation, cold water, hot water, and pressure systems.
• Understanding of current legislation, health and safety requirements, and industry best practice.
• Relevant ACS qualifications (highly desirable).
• Proven fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings.
• Confidence to liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, contractors, and stakeholders when technical advice is required.
• Experience supervising or mentoring colleagues (advantageous).
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS), air conditioning systems, or gas systems.
• Proactive and practical problem solver with excellent communication skills.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a wider team.
• Willingness to participate in the out-of-hours emergency call-out rota.
• Flexibility to meet operational demands.
• Willingness and ability to travel to regional campuses including Scarborough, Milton Keynes, Central London, and Dagenham as required.
• Occasional overnight stays may be necessary.

Benefits & Perks

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution.
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days.
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary.
• BUPA Cash Plan.
• 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants.
• CU Reward Scheme - Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers.
• Cycle To Work scheme.

Salary & Employment

• Competitive starting salary range from £32,015 up to £39,246 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress.
• A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.
• Mode: Permanent, Full Time.