Heating and Mechanical Engineer in Kingston upon Hull

Heating and Mechanical Engineer page is loaded## Heating and Mechanical Engineerremote type: Not Eligible for Agile Workinglocations: Cottingham Road Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: October 5, 2025 (18 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR100462Salary£32,546.00At University of Hull, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world\'s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in University of Hull workplace. These include people from global majority backgrounds; people who have a declared disability; LGBTQI+ people; and women particularly for our Grade 9 and 10 roles.We recognize that people are our biggest asset and we look forward to hearing from you. We hope you’ll be as excited as we are by what lies ahead as the University takes on its Strategy 2030. Come and join us on our journey. At the University of Hull, we’ve been challenging people to think differently for almost 100 years.We believe in a hands on and personalized approach to learning, where everyone is empowered to develop competencies, skills and knowledge they need to grow and flourish. We are proud to be part of Hull; a city that epitomizes northern warmth. Together we’re enabling people, organisations and businesses to thrive here, and around the world.The University of Hull has been changing the way people think for 90 years. The University’s motto, Lampada Ferens, translates as ‘carrying the light of learning’ and over the years, we’ve shared that light with thousands of people from across the world. As England’s 14th-oldest university, we have a proud heritage of academic excellence and a history of creating and inspiring life-changing research. The University of Hull was founded in 1927 and opened for business with 39 students and 14 ‘one-person’ departments. The University now has more than 16,000 students and around 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 academic staff. The University of Hull is on a journey, one that is led by our commitment to delivering excellent research and a fantastic experience; the importance of the University Estate and the services we offer has therefore never been higher. The University’s Estates and Facilities team of over 200 people provide everything needed to design, equip, run, maintain, manage and operate our buildings. Working across the entire Estate which is 250,000m2 and consists of 113 buildings, we have talented space management and development teams who create and deliver state-of-the-art buildings and refurbishments, working closely with our student and staff communities to transform the way research and education is delivered. We have dedicated teams of skilled maintenance experts, specialists in sustainability, facilities and accommodation management, cleaning and security to ensure we provide an outstanding experience for our communities. Aligned to our 2030 strategy, our emerging Campus Development strategy and ambitious Carbon Neutral Campus 2027 strategy sets out a blue print for significant and sustained investment in our physical and digital estate to support the provision of world class, sustainable facilities and services to guarantee the best possible experience and outcomes for our students, staff and visitors helping ensure the successful delivery of our ambitious vision. The Heating and Mechanical Engineering team forms part of the Estates Operations and Compliance section, which also includes asbestos management, BMS, building services, electrical services, grounds and gardens maintenance, legionella management, multi-skilled trades assistants and the customer support services. The Heating and Mechanical Engineering team, supported by specialist contractors is responsible for planned and reactive works on mechanical installations and equipment throughout the University’s Estate incorporating a 24-hour provision, 365 days per year.The Heating and Mechanical Engineer will: • Proactively Support the Engineering Team Leader (Mechanical) in the delivery of a professional mechanical engineering and plumbing operational management service covering planned, essentialpreventive,and reactive maintenance, minor works, alteration, refurbishment, and new installation works ensuring that all work is carried out effectively and efficiently with a high focus on customer service. • Support the Engineering Team Leader (Mechanical) with organising and overseeing the day-to-day delivery of all Heating and Mechanical services management. • Carry out and oversee, the repair, maintenance or installation of all plant, equipment, systems and building structure/fabric associated with all University properties. This will consist of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), testing and calibration, fault finding, investigations, emergency response, defect correction and minor works in compliance with all relevant statutory legislation, guidance, and approved codes of practice. • Cooperate with the Engineering Team Leader (Mechanical) to achieve set Service Level Agreements (SLA) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI). • Support the Engineering Team Leader (Mechanical) in the implementation of a Heating and Mechanical services Essential planned preventive and reactive maintenance strategy leading to a highly effective, efficient and customer focussed service providing continuous improvements in the condition of the University’s estate. • In cooperation with the Engineering Team Leader (Mechanical) operate formal policies and procedures for Estate Services in respect of Heating and Mechanical services including Risk Assessment and Method Statements, COSHH and PUWER assessments and other statutory responsibilities. • Actively participate in the operation of the Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system, including completion and return of all tasks related information in a timely manner. • Undertake maintenance, repairs, minor improvements, and capital works across the University as directed by management, working to, and ensuring compliance with university safety standards and procedures. • Work appropriate to core skills particularly around building and engineering plant and equipment maintenance, however, will progressively be trained to acquire elements of other skills with the intention of reaching levels of multi trade flexibility and competence to enable them to achieve and apply their ability where required. • Fulfil the role of a Competent Person (CP) for a range of mechanical services as required ensuring that full personal training is undertaken and ensuring that all other staff appointed to these, or similar type roles have the necessary training and competences. • Provide training, technical advice and support to other skilled engineers, maintenance assistants and trainees/apprentices as required. • Expected to undertake a formal role acting as a mentor for Estates Apprentices with respect to training, helping to provide personal development and progress assessments. Assist with work schedules to aid completion of training logbooks and evidence-based project work which is essential for the completion of the apprenticeship programme. • In liaison with the Engineering Team Leader (Mechanical) assist with business contingency arrangements and help to provide Business Contingency Plans to meet emergency situations including the provision of an out-of-hours emergency service across the University. The Heating and Mechanical Engineer will: • Responsibility for the day-to-day organisation of their workload ensuring reactive and planned maintenance tasks is completed within agreed SLAs. • Tasks will include reactive and emergency #J-18808-Ljbffr