Mechanical Technician Apprentice

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The Department of Estates and Facilities Management (EFM) is responsible for maintaining the University buildings, facilities, and outdoor spaces.

We are seeking an initiative-taking committed individual to join our Engineering & Maintenance Team within the Department of Estates & Facilities Management as a Mechanical Technician Apprentice.

This role is a structured training programme combining practical on the job training with formal learning in an educational setting and offers the opportunity to develop skills to progress on the engineering and maintenance career path. As an Apprentice you will undertake learning and development activities leading to an accredited NVQ level 3.

Reporting to Operations Manager you will undertake planned and reactive mechanical maintenance tasks across the University estate to support key University activities, and you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the high-quality infrastructure necessary to support world-class teaching, research, and the overall student experience.

The ability to quickly build and maintain excellent working relationships and to work effectively on your own initiative as well as being a team member is essential. The University is a fast-paced and changeable environment, so you will need to be able to adopt a flexible approach and be self‑motivated to provide quality services to a wide range of customers.

Planned maintenance will form a large majority of daily activity ensuring that the University complies with statutory requirements, ensuring it is a safe place for all our customers. Most of the work is of a physical nature requiring manual handling and working at heights to undertake a range of tasks to adjust, install and/or repair fixture and fittings.

Knowledge of Health and Safety guidelines would be advantageous, however full training will be given through the apprenticeship and on‑the‑job training.

• Carry out planned and reactive Mechanical maintenance safely and efficiently across the University estate ensuring procedures are followed correctly under supervision.
• Work in compliance with the University’s policies, procedures, current technical legislation and health and safety standards.
• As directed by the appropriate supervisor, prioritise jobs in order of urgency using relevant knowledge, skills, experience and expertise taking into consideration deadlines, health and safety requirements, resource availability, service standards and customer needs under supervisors’ direction make informed decisions on the work methods to be used and the sequence of actions whilst minimising disruption and maintaining access and security.
• Carry out periodic testing and inspection of equipment and building installations identifying and recording details for future rectification.
• Liaise with and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders ensuring they are informed of work being undertaken and kept up to date with progress.
• Maintain provided tools, equipment and/or vehicles, taking responsibility for the safe keeping of these. Complete regular checks on vehicles to maintain good condition.
• Respond to requests for…