At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform hands-on maintenance across campus buildings, ensuring safety and operational efficiency.
- Company: Join KUSCO, a supportive team within Kingston University.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a stable work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative atmosphere with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on campus life while broadening your skills.
- Qualifications: Recognised qualification or strong experience in a core trade.
KUSCO (Kingston University Service Company Ltd) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Kingston University, established in December 1997. We are a non‑profit making organisation providing facility management services to Kingston University.
Are you a hands‑on Multiskilled Engineer looking for a varied role where your work truly matters? Join the KUSCO maintenance team at Kingston University, where you'll play a vital role in keeping campus facilities safe, operational, and ready to support thousands of students and staff every day. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, team-focused environment with a diverse workload across a busy university estate.
Why Join Us
- Work in a stable, long‑term university environment
- Enjoy a varied, hands‑on role across multiple buildings and systems
- Be part of a supportive, multi-skilled team
- Opportunity to broaden your skills across trades
- Make a real impact on day‑to‑day campus life
The Role - Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
As a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you'll deliver both planned and reactive maintenance across campus, ensuring buildings and systems remain fully operational, safe, and compliant. You'll bring your core trade expertise while working collaboratively across disciplines to deliver a high-quality service.
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across campus buildings
- Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems
- Working across trade disciplines to support the wider team and maintain service continuity
- Using CAFM (Planon) and BMS systems to log work and monitor building performance
- Collaborating with colleagues, contractors, and university staff to deliver efficient maintenance services
- Ensuring all work is completed in line with health & safety and compliance standards
What We're Looking For
- A recognised qualification or strong experience in a core trade (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Heating, or similar)
- Experience in building services, facilities management, or maintenance environments
- Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
- Good understanding of health & safety regulations
- A proactive, team‑oriented approach with strong communication skills
It would be great if you had:
- Experience working in a university, healthcare, or large‑site environment
- Familiarity with CAFM systems (e.g., Planon) or Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Multi‑skilled experience across additional trades
- Experience supervising contractors or supporting small projects
If you're dependable, take pride in your work, and enjoy keeping spaces clean and welcoming, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!
Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer - Building Maintenance employer: Kingston University Service Company Ltd
KUSCO offers a rewarding opportunity for Multiskilled Maintenance Engineers to thrive in a stable, supportive environment at Kingston University. With a focus on teamwork and professional development, employees can enjoy a diverse workload while making a tangible impact on campus life. The excellent benefits and the chance to broaden skills across various trades make KUSCO an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and fulfilling work.
Contact Details:
Kingston University Service Company Ltd Recruitment Team
