Job Description

Sheffield
05/01/2026


Repairs Technician


The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

28,207 - 32,917

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Package

Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with SYPA- 17.1%
Annual leave - 30 Days (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)

Date posted

17/11/2025

Job reference

RR00001062


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Job description

About us

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.

About The role

The Repairs Technician will carry out day-to-day repairs and maintenance across the College estate, including carpentry, plumbing, decorating, minor electrical, and building fabric works. The postholder will support both reactive and planned maintenance tasks, working closely with the Estates Helpdesk, external contractors, and site-based teams to ensure the estate remains safe, functional and compliant.

Main Responsibilities

Deliver multi-trade repairs (e.g. joinery, plumbing, decorating, minor electrical and building fabric works) across College sites. Respond to reactive maintenance requests allocated via the Estates Helpdesk, ensuring timely completion to agreed standards. Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes as directed by the Estates Maintenance Manager. Carry out inspections, identify defects, and complete remedial works or escalate where external contractor support is required. Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with College Health & Safety procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work. Maintain accurate records of works completed, including updating the CAFM system or job sheets. Liaise with the Estates Helpdesk to provide updates on progress, delays or additional works required. Support external contractors when on site, providing access, information, and local knowledge as required. Assist with emergency call-outs, supporting the Maintenance Manager and Estates team in resolving urgent issues. Contribute to condition surveys, asset checks and other estates data collection activities. Ensure all tools, equipment and materials are used safely, maintained appropriately and stored securely. Promote a customer-focused service, ensuring minimal disruption to teaching and learning when carrying out works. Work collaboratively with site managers, caretakers and cleaning teams to ensure the estate remains safe and functional. Provide advice and support to staff where minor repairs can prevent issues escalating. Ensure all works are carried out with consideration for student safety and minimising disruption to learning. Support safeguarding processes where estates issues have potential impact on students.


If you want to find out more about the role please contact Jennifer Chaggar, Director of Estates & Environmental Sustainability jennifer.chaggar@sheffcol.ac.uk

What we can offer you

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between 28,207 - 32,917 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.

Our benefits

Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with SYPA- 17.1% Annual leave - 30 Days (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours) Health and wellbeing, we offer + Employee assistance programme through Bupa
+ Occupational Health through PAM
+ Free eye tests for VDU users
Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk

Armed Forces Covenant

As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant, we're pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.

Safeguarding

We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding

Next Steps:

To apply:

Click and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk CVs are currently not accepted.

As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Where there are internal applicants at risk, these will be considered in the first instance

Closing date:

5 January 2026

Please be aware - If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.
Repairs Technician