About this role
Working Time: 100% FTE (35 hours per week)
Closing Date: Friday 21 August 2026
The interviews are expected to be held on the 9th September 2026 subject to change.
This role will be based on the university campus. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements
Are you a natural at influencing others to achieve the best every day? Are customers at the centre of your focus? Are you a qualified and experienced trade professional who is looking to progress into a supervisory role?
Acting as first line management for a team of trade staff, you will have a flexible approach to ensure the service being delivered is efficient and effective to meet the needs of a wide portfolio of clients. You will join our Maintenance team that forms part of the Facilities Directorate, which is dedicated to providing a wide range of support services connected with the effective management, development and maintenance of the University.
You will be part of the Maintenance team, delivering reactive and planned maintenance across the University, where you will be central to delivering the student experience for the University. You will be able to work unsupervised, and on your own initiative, within a large and complex organisation, whilst maintaining a safe working environment for all our staff, students, and visitors.
Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
What we offer in return
26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year! Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Matthew Easton, Zonal Maintenance Manager
Email: [email protected]
Please see details of the University’s Pre-employment Health Assessment within the Candidate Brief.
Further Details: Candidate Brief