Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – Building Services​/HVAC

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – Building Services / HVAC

Location:

Kingston (All Kingston University sites, Kingston-upon-Thames)

Salary: £36,000 - £37,400 per annum + Excellent Benefits + On Call

Contract:

Full time, Permanent

KUSCO (Kingston University Service Company Ltd) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kingston University, established in 1997. We are a non‑profit organisation providing facilities management services to Kingston University, supporting a vibrant campus used by thousands of students, staff, and visitors every day.

• Work in a stable, long‑term university environment
• Enjoy a varied, hands‑on role across multiple buildings and systems
• Be part of a supportive, multi‑skilled team
• Opportunity to broaden your skills across trades
• Make a real impact on day‑to‑day campus life

As a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you’ll deliver both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across campus. With a core trade in HVAC / Heating & Ventilation / Building Services, you’ll provide technical expertise while supporting a multi‑skilled team to ensure all systems remain safe, compliant, and operational.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across campus buildings
• Ensure HVAC, mechanical, and water systems remain fully operational
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs using sound technical knowledge
• Accurately record all work using the Planon CAFM system and PDA devices
• Take a leading role within your core trade (HVAC / Heating & Ventilation)
• Support other trade disciplines as required and share knowledge within the team
• Maintain and repair HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, and water systems
• Interpret building drawings and understand basic BMS/control systems
• Work collaboratively to deliver a seamless maintenance service
• Support colleagues during absences or peak workload periods
• Assist with supervising contractors and ensuring quality of work
• Promote a positive, team‑focused culture
• Provide a professional and approachable service to students and staff
• Respond promptly to issues and communicate clearly with stakeholders
• Minimise disruption to teaching, learning, and campus activities
• Follow UK Health & Safety regulations and best practice
• Carry out risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Ensure all work meets compliance standards
• Use CAFM (Planon) and Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Support material ordering and contractor coordination
• Contribute to increasing in‑house capability and reducing external reliance
• Participate in the out‑of‑hours on‑call rota
• Assist with minor projects, installations, and lifecycle works

• A recognised qualification or strong experience in a core trade (HVAC, Heating & Ventilation, Mechanical, Plumbing, or similar)
• Experience in building services, facilities management, or maintenance environments
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Good understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and customer service skills
• A proactive, flexible, and customer‑focused approach
• Experience in Property related skilled trades like Plumbing, Electrical knowledge, Joinery, and Carpentry

• Experience working in a university, healthcare, or large‑site environment
• Familiarity with CAFM systems (e.g. Planon) and BMS
• Multi‑skilled experience across additional trades
• Experience supervising contractors or supporting small projects