We’re looking for an experienced Lead Maintenance Engineer to play a key role in the smooth running, safety and performance of our Leeds City Centre campus. This is a great opportunity for a technically skilled engineer with strong Mechanical or Electrical expertise to take ownership of a modern, high‑profile building and help deliver an exceptional environment for our students, staff and visitors.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading planned and reactive M&E maintenance across the City Campus
- Managing inspections, testing, servicing and compliance in line with SFG20, legislation and warranty requirements
- Overseeing contractors, reviewing RAMS, issuing permits to work, and ensuring safe systems of work
- Keeping CAFM systems fully updated and accurate
- Supporting campus operations including security coordination, classrooms/event setups and assisting with small project delivery
- Acting as a key point of contact for facilities issues, visitors, emergency services and operational queries
What we’re looking for
- A technically qualified Mechanical or Electrical engineer (HND/Degree desirable)
- Strong experience in a fast‑paced, reactive estates or facilities environment
- Excellent communication, customer service and front‑of‑house skills
- Confident managing contractors, compliance, life safety systems and H&S processes
This role will be located at Leeds Trinity University’s City Centre Campus in Leeds City Centre. This is a site-based role, with an expectation to be on site Monday to Friday.
This advert will close once we receive a suitable number of applications. Interviews are expected to take place throughout August.
If you have any queries about the application process, please email jobs@leedstrinity.ac.ukor call 0113 283 7130.
Leeds Trinity University values diversity and inclusion and particularly encourages applications from the following groups as they are currently under-represented within the University: Women, LGBTQ+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as well as candidates with disabilities, whether hidden or otherwise. The University will consider all forms of flexible working arrangements.
Plese note that we do not accept speculative CVs or unsolicited calls from recruitment agencies.
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