Facilities Maintenance Operative in City of London

Facilities Maintenance Operative

Location: Knights Park, KT1 2QJ

Salary: £34,140 per annum + Excellent Benefits!

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37 per week, Monday-Friday

Kingston University Services Company (KUSCO) provides a comprehensive repair and maintenance service across Kingston University sites, helping to ensure the smooth running of our campuses, facilities, and equipment.

We\’re looking for a Facilities Maintenance Operative to join our team at Knights Park.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same – you\’ll be involved in everything from planned maintenance to urgent repairs, as well as supporting campus activities and events.

What you\’ll be doing

• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPMs) and regular building inspections.
• Responding to reactive maintenance issues, such as plumbing, electrical, and minor repair works.
• Fixing and maintaining facilities (e.g., lamp changes, unblocking sinks/toilets, fixing taps, minor carpentry, painting, decorating).
• Using mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot systems, interpret building drawings, and support technical issues.
• Managing equipment, tools, and stock relevant to your role.
• Providing monthly maintenance reports and meeting with your supervisor for updates.
• Delivering excellent customer service to students and staff.
• You\’ll also occasionally support non-maintenance activities (training provided), such as:

• Assisting with fire alarm response and investigations.
• Locking and unlocking buildings.
• Supporting the Knights Park Flood Defence Team.
• Helping with campus events, exhibitions, and degree shows.

What we\’re looking for

• Proven experience in general maintenance or as a semi-skilled tradesperson.
• A broad knowledge of building maintenance and engineering services.
• Hands-on skills in carpentry, plumbing, painting, and general repairs.
• Experience completing PPMs and handling reactive maintenance.
• Confidence working with portable tools, small plant, ladders, and equipment.
• Health & Safety awareness, with the ability to work safely at heights.
• Good IT skills, able to use facility management systems and mobile devices.
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
• A flexible, team-oriented approach with the ability to work independently when needed.

It\’s essential that you have:
Full UK driving licence

It would be great if you had:
IOSH qualification
Knowledge of permit-to-work systems
Experience in a commercial or campus environment

Why join us

This is a hands-on, rewarding role where your work directly supports the student and staff experience at Kingston University.
You\’ll join a friendly team, enjoy a varied workload, and have opportunities to develop your skills further.

If you have the experience and enthusiasm to make a difference in this role, apply today!
No agencies please