Job Description

About The Role

We are seeking a

Maintenance Operative

to join our Estates' Engineering Maintenance Team. You will carry out a wide variety of planned and reactive maintenance tasks across academic buildings, student accommodation, and the wider campus estate. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor (Engineering), you will ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Tasks will include:

General mechanical systems maintenance and checks. (ventilation systems, plant rooms, extract, etc) Maintenance such as re-lamping, filter changes, flushing water outlets, and battery replacements Fault finding, defect investigation and basic technical assessments Supporting the Plant Technicians, Electricians and Plumbers in carrying out their maintenance tasks. Contributing to risk assessments, toolbox talks and safe working practices Assisting with site operations, such as car park management, events support and weather-related duties Participating in an out-of-hours call-out rota

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:



Practical experience of carrying out maintenance tasks in a variety of settings Knowledge of building maintenance principles and health & safety legislation Ability to use computerised maintenance systems (training will be provided if needed) Good communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork A flexible and proactive attitude, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
It would be desirable for the successful candidate to possess the following (however training can be provided):

IPAF or PASMA certification Asbestos awareness training Working at height experience
For full details of the skills/experience required, please see the job description above.



This position is offered on a permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week contract working across Monday to Friday.



If you are looking to have an informal discussion about the vacancy ahead of applying please email Maintenance Supervisor, Mike Rodgers on mike.rodgersfxplus.ac.uk.

The closing date for the position is

Sunday 21 September 2025.

About Us

Falmouth Exeter Plus

manages and delivers services at Falmouth, Penryn and Truro Campuses on behalf of Falmouth University and the University of Exeter. Working closely with the Falmouth & Exeter Students' Union (The SU) and the wider, universities partnership we support Higher Education learning and living, ensuring that the interests of all campus users are at the heart of everything we do.



It is a fast moving environment where agility and a positive approach to change and enhancement are central to our progress. Our mission is 'to deliver world-class shared professional services to help our partners achieve their global ambitions'.

As an employer of choice we can offer the successful candidate for this role a range of

benefits,

including:

Employer Pension Contribution up to 10%

26 days + 8 days bank holiday

Life Assurance

Subsidised Sports Centre Membership (Gym & Fitness Classes)

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay

Cycle Scheme &

Home & Tech Scheme

Vivup Lifestyle Discounts

Alongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from working across two leading Universities.
Falmouth Exeter Plus welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.