Technician, Multi-Skilled, Estates Team. Full Time, Southend Campus

South Essex College of Further & Higher Education; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Multi-Skilled Technician to provide planned and reactive maintenance for its facilities. The role involves working with both fabric and M&E services, ensuring the college estate is maintained to a high standard. Candidates should have relevant experience and be willing to pursue a professional qualification. The position offers a range of benefits, including 30 days of holiday, professional development opportunities, and free breakfast at many campuses.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional Development

Free breakfast at most campuses

Free parking with permit

Subsidised eye tests

Cycle-to-work schemes

RAC discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with both Fabric and M&E services necessary.
• Willingness to pursue a professional qualification.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and repairs.
• Respond to fabric and M&E work emergencies.
• Involvement in refurbishment works across college sites.

Skills

Repair skills

Plumbing knowledge

Emergency response

Job description

Job Overview

Multi‑Skilled Technician – Southend Campus. The role will provide planned and reactive maintenance to the Fabric and M&E services throughout the College estate. It will be part of the team responsible for maintaining the estate and its buildings to a high standard, undertaking a range of planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance duties using a wide range of resources.

Role Description

Line managed by the Managing Engineer (Building Services) and working closely with other maintenance staff and key Estates staff.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Carry out planned maintenance, repairs and refurbishment across all College sites.
• Be involved in small to mid‑range refurbishment works.
• Provide emergency breakdown cover in the first instance to College plant.
• Be multi‑skilled with the ability to respond to both Fabric and M&E works.
• Undertake repairs and service.

Qualifications

Previous experience working with both Fabric and M&E services; willing to work towards a professional qualification (e.g., Plumbing) if not already held.

Benefits

• Holiday – 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and college closure days.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Continued Professional Development.
• Free breakfast at most campuses (term time).
• Free parking subject to obtaining a parking permit.
• Other benefits: subsidised eye tests, contribution to flu injections, cycle‑to‑work schemes, RAC discounts and more.