Accommodation Maintenance Technician

About the role

Supporting the Accommodation Maintenance Team at the University of the West England (UWE), you will carry out both planned and reactive repairs and maintenance to the internal and external fabric of a wide range of assets. This new position helps ensure an efficient, high‑quality service for our client.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and complete works such as joinery, tiling, drainage, minor roof repairs, finishes, plastering and flooring, or other minor building fabric repairs.
• Provide exceptional maintenance services, consistently meeting the highest quality standards.
• Use initiative to solve technical problems, source parts and materials, and obtain manufacturer support.
• Deliver work within agreed timescales while complying with regulations and contract specifications.
• Record operations, maintenance logs and control measures to minimise risks.
• Utilise PDAs or other electronic devices to document and complete tasks.
• Liaise with the Helpdesk to ensure efficient response, working independently or as part of a team.
• Observe strict health‑and‑safety practices, including completing risk assessments for each task.

Required profile

• Demonstrable experience in building maintenance.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with diverse stakeholders.
• Good planning and organisational abilities to manage priorities.
• Proficient record‑keeping and comfortable using a PDA system.
• Adaptable team player eager to support colleagues.

Required skills

• PDA operation
• Asbestos awareness