At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage facilities and perform maintenance tasks in a vibrant university environment.
- Company: Leading University Student Union in Central London with a fun and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 33 days holiday, pension contributions, and retail discounts.
- Other info: Immediate start with potential for permanent position after 3 months.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real difference in student life.
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities coordination or maintenance required.
The predicted salary is between 36433 - 38199 £ per year.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a facilities co-ordinator/maintenance technician to work Monday to Friday for a leading University Student Union in Central London. The position is immediately available on an interim contract of 3 months and has the potential to go permanent for the right candidate. A pro-rata salary is on offer for the interim contract.
You will be working across a range of facilities including offices, meeting rooms, bars, cafes, a fitness centre and retail outlets and will be working unsupervised and be responsible for a range of reactive and planned maintenance activities including electrical, mechanical, plumbing and joinery work at a skilled level. You will be engaging with students, postgraduates, academic and support staff and as such you will need to share and embrace their culture which is all about creating a fun, diverse, inclusive and safe environments for all.
Reporting into the Head of Health and Safety and Facilities, the responsibilities include:
- Carry out basic plumbing (unblock toilets, basins etc., waste leaks, tap repairs and replacement, plug chains etc.)
- Effect basic electrical repairs including changing tubes and starters, check emergency lights.
- Carry out basic joinery work e.g. refix/tighten door/window furniture, ease windows/doors, oil locks, adjust closers, hang pictures etc.
- Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules including fire alarm tests, emergency light tests, water hygiene tests etc.
- Inspect and test plant/plant rooms, identifying, recording, reporting or rectifying faults.
- Fix heating, ventilation and air conditioning faults including plant, pipework, radiators.
- Inspect, service, repair and maintain equipment and systems.
- Investigate, diagnose and repair faults; respond to breakdowns, faults and service request calls.
- Make sure all areas are tidy and presentable and painted to a high standard.
- Work with and assist tradespersons and contractors as required.
- To ensure work is carried out in compliance with all applicable procedures, safe working practices and statutory requirements.
- Carry out first response to customer requests; diagnose faults and either make safe, rectify or refer to Estates.
We are keen to hear from candidates who are immediately available to start on an interim contract of 3 months. You must have a proven track record in a similar facilities co-ordinator/maintenance technician position. The position is offered on a 36.5hr Monday to Friday contract, in addition to a competitive basic salary of £36,433-£38,919 with the opportunity for annual increments to take the overall basic up to the top of the salary band. You will also receive an exceptional range of benefits including 33 days annual holiday plus 8 bank holidays, an employer pension contribution of 20.6% with you contributing 9.8% of your salary, an interest free season ticket loan, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption paid leave, discounted healthcare schemes and a wide-ranging list of retail discounts. Interviews are immediately available.
Facilities Co-Ordinator Temp to Perm employer: Leisure People
Join a leading University Student Union in Central London as a Facilities Co-Ordinator, where you will enjoy a vibrant work culture that prioritises diversity, inclusivity, and student engagement. With a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and exceptional benefits including a substantial pension contribution and retail discounts, this role offers not just a job but a pathway to meaningful employment and professional growth. Embrace the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment while making a positive impact on the university community.
