Specialist Mechanical Technician

Job Overview

A unique and exciting opportunity for a Specialist Technician to join within Operational Services as part of a maintenance/install hybrid team.

We're located in the rolling hills of the Surrey countryside, offering market‑leading benefits and a role where you can make a real impact on people’s lives.

We value, empower and support every member of staff to get the best out of your unique talents, and you’ll be rewarded with a generous salary, 20 days annual leave (increasing by 1 day per year, max
5), bank holidays and 7 University days (Easter & Christmas), salary sacrifice benefits, and a vibrant working environment on‑campus.

Working as part of a team responsible for small installation works and supporting operational maintenance of University premises, you will undertake planned projects and reactive work on various systems to support the University’s infrastructure and environmental control systems across all its premises, ensuring they are maintained and installed in a safe, efficient and functional order.

You’ll need good planning, organising and prioritising skills, and will be working at a senior level, expected to tackle complex tasks, take on additional responsibilities and communicate effectively at a senior level.

• Maintain all systems, including statutory inspection and testing where required, to meet current legislative requirements.
• Ensure failing plant or assets are reported to the Helpdesk and plant areas are maintained in good condition.
• Deliver an effective and timely response to maintenance demands across the University in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure compliance with all University Health and Safety and Environmental systems and procedures, and take an active part in the development of these policies.
• Ensure the use of equipment and materials in delivery of maintenance services are appropriate and meet current legislative standards.
• Keep up to date with related legislation and developments, attending courses and passing all necessary exams to maintain professional accreditation.
• Carry out multi‑skilled tasks, where relevant, such as mechanical isolation and fault finding, electrical isolation, minor carpentry, redecoration repairs linked to maintenance and small works.
• Complete all administrative work associated with departmental management systems, including the completion of work records, timesheets, stores issues, estimates and health & safety records. Utilise Building Logbook to record all maintenance visits and any relevant defective information and repairs. All defects are reported immediately to the help desk for further action.
• Must be computer literate and work well with computer/tablet systems.

• 25 days holiday
• 8 days bank holiday / 3 Uni days at Easter / 3 Uni days at Xmas / plus 1 VC Day
• 36 Hours per week
• Training in relevant areas
• Discount at SSP
• On‑site discounted childcare
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car lease scheme

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology