Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Maintenance Craftsperson who will be responsible for On-site maintenance, mechanical installations and testing associated with the building services, plant and equipment in all of the premises owned and operated by the University of Essex.

The successful candidate will become the Competent Person (CP) or Authorised Person (AP) for working on mechanical plant and systems across the University Estate in accordance with University Policy and procedures.

Duties

Diagnosing and repairing faults in complicated mechanical installations, plant and equipment. Undertaking inspection and testing of mechanical installations to current industry and statutory standards. Understanding the complete working of mechanical systems in the University Estate. Fault finding on all types of mechanical plant and equipment. Carrying out work involved in statutory and pre planned maintenance inspections, complying with the requirements of the Labour Management System. Carrying out duties in a manner that is safe to themselves, colleagues and the public and in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and other regulations. Maintaining accurate logs of all plant operations and reporting any untoward occurrences immediately to the Mechanical Supervisor.
The full list of duties can be found in the attached job pack.

Skills

The successful candidate will have completed a recognised C&G or registered programme of training regarding Mechanical installations, maintenance and repair (working towards for grade 5). You will also possess a relevant NVQ level 2 or City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related industry (working towards for grade 5).

It is essential that the successful candidate has the ability to communicate effectively with members of staff, students and colleagues in the Estate Management Section and be willing to learn, adopt and apply new methods of working, be versatile and show flexibility in your approach to work.

Please apply via University of Essex website.

https://vacancies.essex.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=9918109NEm

Job reference REQ09738

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 29,959.00-31,637.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/01/2026