At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a maintenance team to ensure smooth operations and safety for our residents.
- Company: Goodenough College, a vibrant educational charity in picturesque London.
- Benefits: £44,000 salary, 25 days leave, festive time off, and free meals on site.
- Other info: Join a diverse team dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable living space.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a supportive environment while enhancing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with strong maintenance experience.
The predicted salary is between 44000 - 44000 £ per year.
Goodenough College is recruiting a Senior Maintenance Engineer with proven experience of managing and leading a maintenance team to oversee planned preventative maintenance and reactive works, such as M&E assets like boilers and other works in collaboration with the wider Estates team.
The College is an educational charity, providing accommodation to international postgraduate students (we call them Members) and their families in a friendly and collegiate setting on two sites across a picturesque London Square. The College offers a variety of accommodation options from shared single rooms, ensuite rooms and family flats, alongside grand halls, libraries, and common rooms. Additionally, the College owns and carries out commercial activities through the nearby 4* Goodenough Hotel. The Hotel’s income makes a financial contribution to the charitable activities of the College to encourage and assist the education of our Members. The College also owns a Scottish retreat, The Burn, a 20-bedroomed Mansion House, Listed Grade B operating mainly as an academic retreat for post-graduates, hired out for private bookings, family celebrations and offered as holiday accommodation.
About the role: You will be responsible for managing planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, statutory compliance and minor MEP projects. Working closely with the Building Services Manager, you will supervise maintenance operatives and contractors, ensure high standards of health and safety, and help deliver a safe, comfortable environment for our Member residents, colleagues and visitors.
You will have:
- A recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing or a related discipline (minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
- Strong and demonstrable experience in building services maintenance.
- Experience managing PPM programmes, reactive maintenance and statutory compliance.
- The ability to supervise contractors and maintenance teams effectively.
- Experience using CAFM systems and maintaining accurate records.
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
The College is offering a salary of £44,000 per annum, 25 days annual leave, additional two days at Christmas and a free meal when working on site.
Please read the full job description for detailed information on the role and its requirements available in the job vacancies section on our website. To apply, please send your CV and a short introductory email setting out your relevant skills, experience and motivation for applying to Zakiyah Kihl, HR Manager.
Closing date: 10 am, 4 August 2026. We will review CVs as they are received. We reserve the right to shortlist applicants and conduct interviews before the closing date. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK. Goodenough College is committed to and proud of its equality of opportunity and diversity in employment. We welcome all applicants. If invited to interview, please let us know of any specific access requirements you may have.
Senior Maintenance Engineer in London employer: Goodenough College
Goodenough College is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its staff and the educational experience of its Members. With competitive benefits such as a salary of £44,000 per annum, 25 days of annual leave plus additional time off during Christmas, and opportunities for professional growth within a picturesque London setting, employees can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to a meaningful cause in the education sector.
