Facilities Technician: Multi‑Trade, Energy & Safety

University of Glasgow; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 28,000 - GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in East Kilbride is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to ensure the safe and efficient operation of building systems. The role includes proactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and compliance with safety legislation. Candidates should possess technical expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, strong IT skills, and experience in a multi-discipline maintenance role. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and an excellent employment package including 41 days of leave.

Benefits

41 days of leave

Pension benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Flexibility in working hours

Responsibilities

• Provide technical knowledge for maintenance of building systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance routines.
• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot multi-discipline systems.
• Monitor and respond to work requests and fault notifications.
• Advise staff on safe use and maintenance of facilities equipment.
• Assist in coordinating and supervising cleaning staff.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections and maintenance activities.
• Ensure safe working practices complying with Health & Safety legislation.
• Undertake grounds maintenance tasks as required.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Technical knowledge of building systems maintenance

Fault diagnosis and repair across trades

Strong IT skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to plan and prioritise workload

Significant relevant work experience

Understanding of Health & Safety legislation

Experience coordinating contractors

Education

A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 7 or equivalent

Job description

A prestigious university in East Kilbride is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to ensure the safe and efficient operation of building systems. The role includes proactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and compliance with safety legislation. Candidates should possess technical expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, strong IT skills, and experience in a multi-discipline maintenance role. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and an excellent employment package including 41 days of leave.