Tradesperson (Multiskilled)

Bath Spa University; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

On-site nursery

Wellbeing support

Transport schemes

Staff discounts

Job summary

Bath Spa University is seeking a Multiskilled Tradesperson to carry out planned and reactive maintenance across its Bath campuses. The role spans residential, academic, and commercial buildings, including carpentry, decorating, minor plumbing, tiling and plastering, with support for fire safety compliance through door inspections and fire stopping repairs.

You will diagnose defects, work with Estates colleagues and contractors, delivering excellent service to staff, students, and users of the

Qualifications

• Trade qualification required.
• Recent maintenance experience essential.
• H&S training and RAMS knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across Bath Spa University's buildings.
• Perform carpentry, decorating, minor plumbing, tiling and plastering tasks as part of building fabric care.
• Support fire safety through inspections and fire-stopping repairs.
• Diagnose defects and coordinate with Estates staff and contractors while ensuring service quality.

Skills

Trade qualification

Maintenance experience

RAMS familiarity

IT literacy

H&S training

BMS experience

Safety testing

Job description

Application Deadline: 13 September 2026

Department: Estates & Services

Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park

Compensation: Grade 5 - Starting from £29,588 rising to £ 33,002 per annum

Description

Whether your background is in carpentry, plumbing, building fabric maintenance or a related trade, this role offers the opportunity to broaden your skills within a supportive Estates team. Join us and help create safe, welcoming and inspiring spaces for our university community.

About the Role

As our Multiskilled Tradesperson, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance across Bath Spa University’s residential, academic and commercial buildings. The role will involve a wide range of building fabric repairs, including carpentry, decorating, minor plumbing, tiling and plastering, as well as supporting fire safety compliance through fire door inspections and fire stopping repairs. You will diagnose defects, work closely with Estates colleagues and specialist contractors, and provide excellent customer service to staff, students and building users. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the upkeep and improvement of a diverse estate, including historic and listed buildings.

About You

• Trade qualification.
• Recent maintenance work experience.
• H&S systems experience (RAMS, site inductions etc.)
• IT literate
• H&S training (IPAF, PASMA etc.)
• Building management system experience.
• Safety systems testing experience.

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description

Additional Information

Salary Grade 5 - Starting from £29,588 rising to £ 33,002 per annum

the salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Please note that as of April 2024, there has been a change in the UK’s sponsorship threshold. Regrettably as the salary for this role falls beneath this, you will not be eligible for sponsorship therefore your application will automatically be rejected.

• UK driving licence required. The role involves working across multiple campuses and undertaking a range of practical maintenance tasks, including occasional work at height and in restricted-access areas. Relevant training will be provided where required.
• The post holder will be required to visit all parts of the University’s estate to inspect work carried out and assess needs that arise, this may involve entering roof spaces, cellars and other relatively inaccessible places. An appropriate level of physical fitness is required.
• This post is subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Staff Benefits

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
• Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.