Facilities Maintenance Technician

We're currently recruiting for a Facilities Maintenance Technician on a temp‑to‑perm basis, offering an excellent opportunity to secure a long‑term role supporting Coventry University's campus in Dagenham with occasional travel to other sites.

This is a hands‑on, multi‑skilled role ideal for someone with experience in plumbing, electrical and general building maintenance who is looking for stability and career progression.

This is a senior, hands‑on, multi‑trade position requiring a highly skilled and self‑sufficient professional, capable of independently managing and delivering reactive and planned preventative maintenance.

You'll play a key role in keeping campus buildings safe, compliant, and fully operational, supporting an outstanding environment for students, staff and visitors.

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance (PPM) across the campus
• Complete general building fabric repairs (doors, walls, ceilings, flooring, fixtures)
• Perform basic plumbing repairs and maintenance
• Support electrical/mechanical maintenance where qualified
• Assist with minor refurbishments, moves, and room setups
• Conduct compliance checks (e.g., water temperatures, alarm testing)
• Ensure all work meets Health & Safety and statutory requirements
• Liaise with and support external contractors

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in Plumbing, Electrical, or Building Maintenance
• Experience in facilities maintenance / building maintenance / site maintenance
• Multi‑trade background with skills in plumbing, electrical, or general repairs
• Ability to work independently and manage workload
• Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive attitude

• Temp‑to‑perm opportunity with long‑term stability
• Work within a professional university environment
• Varied, hands‑on role with no two days the same
• Opportunity to develop multi‑trade skills
• Hours:
  
  07:00 − 15:30 (with some flexibility)

Location:

Dagenham with occasional travel to other campuses in London

At thefutureworks, we are deeply committed to providing outstanding service while championing equality, diversity, and inclusion in every step of our recruitment process.

Each application is reviewed with care and attention to your unique experience, skills, and achievements.

If your application is shortlisted, a friendly member of our team will be in touch within 48 hours.