Facilities Maintenance Technician

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

Job Purpose

To provide in-depth technical expertise in facilities maintenance and building systems, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of SUERC’s infrastructure in support of research activities. The postholder will deliver proactive and reactive maintenance, diagnose and resolve faults across electrical, mechanical, and building systems, and advise on best practice for installation, repair, and operational reliability. In addition, the role will contribute to energy efficiency, safety compliance, and continuous improvement of facilities services.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Provide technical knowledge and practical solutions for the maintenance and repair of building systems, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and general infrastructure, ensuring operational continuity for research facilities.
• 2. Carry out planned preventative maintenance routines (e.g., emergency lighting tests, PAT inspections) and implement corrective measures to maintain compliance with statutory and University standards.
• 3. Diagnose faults and troubleshoot issues across multi-discipline systems, performing repairs where competent or coordinating specialist contractors for complex tasks.
• 4. Monitor and respond to work requests and fault notifications via SharePoint, prioritising critical operational tasks and reporting progress to the Facilities Supervisor.
• 5. Advise and support staff on safe use and maintenance of facilities equipment; provide guidance during installation or alteration projects.
• 6. Assist in the coordination and supervision of cleaning staff and contractors, ensuring high standards of hygiene and operational safety.
• 7. Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, and compliance checks; contribute to reporting for audits and safety committees.
• 8. Ensure safe working practices at all times, complying with Health & Safety legislation and University policies; participate in risk assessments and emergency response teams (e.g., fire safety, mobility assistance).
• 9. Undertake grounds maintenance tasks as required, including minor landscaping, signage upkeep, and small surface repairs.
• 10. Participate in team meetings and contribute to SUERC’s sustainability and energy reduction initiatives, supporting the Technician Commitment themes.
• 11. Where relevant, supervise contractors, allocating work and monitoring outputs.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Qualifications

Essential

A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 7 [Advanced Higher / SVQ level 3, HNC] or equivalent trade qualification, plus demonstrable experience in a multi-discipline facilities maintenance role.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• C1 In-depth technical knowledge of building systems maintenance, including electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• C2 Competence in fault diagnosis and repair across multiple trades (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, roofing).
• C3 Strong IT skills, including use of maintenance management systems (e.g., SharePoint) and standard software packages.
• C4 Well-developed analytical and problem-solving capability with attention to detail.
• C5 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• C6 Ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet operational and compliance deadlines.
• C7 Significant relevant work experience in a similar environment, including evidence of professional development.
• C8 Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements for facilities operations.
• C9 Experience of coordinating contractors and supervising staff where required.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 5, £28,031 - £31,236 per annum.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended (permanent).

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• 1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
• 2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
• 3 A flexible approach to working.
• 4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Closing Date: 1 March 2026