Job Description

Estates

Location: Glasgow, G3 6RQ and Forres, IV36 2SH (on occasion)

Grade 5, 32,080 - 36,636 per annum pro rata

Permanent

35 hours per week / Monday to Friday

The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is a world leading, independent, university-level institution for the visual creative disciplines. We attract some of the finest academic and creative talent and are committed to creating and sustaining learning and working environments, where difference is respected and the widest possible range of cultural and social perspectives are valued.





The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is seeking to appoint a

Maintenance Officer

within their Estates department.






These are exciting opportunities to work within a dynamic estates team to drive improvements in the GSA city (Glasgow) and rural (Forres) Campuses, including the prestigious faithful reinstatement of the iconic Mackintosh building.





The Maintenance Officer's role is to carry out a preventative, planned maintenance programme and undertake routine inspections of the premises, fixtures, fittings, utility meters and grounds.



Also, to co-ordinate / carry out repairs, maintenance, improvement works and inspections to ensure the general upkeep and maintenance of the campus.





The post-holder will identify and implement opportunities for carbon reduction and energy saving initiatives through maintenance works.

The role requires someone who is a proven problem solver with the ability to build strong customer relationship skills.





The successful candidate must have a trades background with mechanical and electrical knowledge.

Benefits of working at GSA

Closing date

for submission of completed applications:

23:59 (BST) Sunday 21

st

September 2025

Interviews for this post will take place week commencing 29th September 2025







If you don't currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are unable to offer sponsorship for skilled worker visa for this role as it does not meet the Home Office eligibility requirements.



If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact hrservicedesk@gsa.ac.uk



The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience.



We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art.





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