This Specialist Technician post sits in Operational Services at the University of Surrey, on a hybrid maintenance and installation team employed by Operate Surrey Ltd, a University subsidiary. It covers small installation jobs and the upkeep of mechanical and environmental control systems across campus, both planned and reactive. The post is senior, with complex tasks and multi-skilled jobs such as isolations, fault finding and minor carpentry. Keeping professional accreditation current through exams is part of the role.
What the job involves
- Carry out planned projects and reactive work on University infrastructure and environmental control systems across all premises
- Install and maintain systems safely, efficiently and in working order
- Carry out statutory inspection and testing where required to meet current legislation
- Respond to maintenance demands across the University promptly and cost-effectively
- Report failing plant and assets to the Helpdesk and keep plant areas in good condition
- Ensure compliance with University health, safety and environmental systems and contribute to developing these policies
- Ensure equipment and materials used meet current legislative standards
- Keep up to date with legislation and developments, attending courses and passing exams to maintain professional accreditation
- Carry out multi-skilled tasks such as mechanical and electrical isolation, fault finding, minor carpentry, redecoration linked to repairs and small works
- Complete administrative records including work records, timesheets, stores issues, estimates and health and safety records
- Record maintenance visits and defects on the Building Logbook and report all defects immediately to the Helpdesk
- Use computer and tablet systems
Registration & licences
- Professional accreditation, maintained through exams
Skills & knowledge
- Good planning, organising and prioritising skills
- Communicating effectively at a senior level
- Computer literacy, including working on computer and tablet systems
What’s offered
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 3 University days at Easter, 3 at Christmas and 1 VC Day
- Salary sacrifice benefits
- Training in relevant areas and development opportunities
- Discount at SSP
- Onsite discounted childcare
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric car lease scheme
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
