Specialist Semi-Skilled Technician

University of Surrey; Guildford; In loco; GBP 36.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

25 days holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car lease scheme

Training in relevant areas

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Surrey is seeking a Specialist Technician to join the Operational Services maintenance/install hybrid team on-campus in Guildford. You will deliver planned projects and reactive maintenance across university premises, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant operation of building systems.

This senior role requires strong planning, organisational and multi-skilled capabilities, with effective communication at a senior level.

Competenze

• Senior-level experience maintaining and installing building infrastructure.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise effectively.
• Good communication and team-working abilities.

Mansioni

• Maintain all systems and support planned projects and reactive maintenance across University premises.
• Ensure safety, efficiency and compliance of building infrastructure and environmental control systems.
• Carry out multi-skilled tasks such as mechanical, electrical, carpentry and related maintenance work.
• Complete administrative work and record-keeping, including work records, timesheets and safety documentation.

Conoscenze

Planning skills

Organisational skills

Multiskilled

Senior level communication

Descrizione del lavoro

A unique and exciting opportunity for a Specialist Technician to join within Operational Services as part of a maintenance/install hybrid team.

Nestled amongst the rolling hills of the Surrey countryside, we offer market leading benefits and a role in which you can make a real impact on people’s lives!

We value, empower and support every member of staff to get the best out of your unique talents, so you’ll be rewarded with a generous salary, 20 days annual leave which increases by 1 day per year for a maximum of 5 days, bank holidays and 7 University days (Easter & Christmas) salary sacrifice benefits and a unique and vibrant working environment on-campus.

Roles & Responsibilities

Working as part of a team responsible for small installation works and supporting operational maintenance of University premises, you will be undertaking planned projects and reactive work on various systems to support the University’s infrastructure and environmental control systems across all our premises, ensuring that they are maintained and installed in a safe, efficient, and functional order.

You’ll need good planning, organising and prioritising skills, and will be working at a senior level. As such, you will be expected to tackle more complex tasks, take on additional responsibilities and communicate effectively at a senior level.

• Maintain all systems, including statutory inspection and testing where required, to meet current legislative requirements.
• Ensure failing plant or assets are reported to the Helpdesk and plant areas are maintained in good condition.
• Deliver an effective and timely response to maintenance demands across the University in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure compliance with all University Health and Safety and Environmental systems and procedures, and take an active part in the development of these policies
• Ensure the use of equipment and materials in delivery of maintenance services are appropriate and meet current legislative standards.
• Keep up to date with related legislation and developments, attending courses and passing all necessary exams to maintain professional accreditation.
• Carry out multi-skilled tasks, where relevant, such as (but not restricted to) mechanical isolation and fault finding, electrical isolations, minor carpentry, redecoration repairs linked to maintenance and small works.
• Complete all administrative work associated with departmental management systems, including the completion of work records, timesheets, stores issues, estimates and health & safety records. Utilise Building Logbook to record all maintenance visits and any relevant defective information and repairs. All defects to be reported immediately to the help desk for further action.
• Must be computer literate and work well with computer/tablet systems

What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

• 25 days holiday
• Training in relevant areas
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric car lease scheme

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.