Maintenance Technician (Electrical) 

If you’re an Electrician, or a multiskilled tradesperson with an electrical bias, we would love to hear from you! We have multiple new Maintenance Technician roles that will provide all reactive and planned maintenance works in a particular zone on our campus. You will work in a team of tradespeople within a zone, you’ll be involved with statutory testing and basic repairs to our building fabric, and electrical and mechanical systems. 

Our Maintenance Operations Team is changing and growing and we’re looking for skilled people like you to help us shape and deliver our new, improved service. You’ll be working in a range of buildings and facilities that will challenge your trade skills across ground-breaking research facilities, student accommodation, sports, retail, and entertainment venues. But it doesn’t stop there. You’ll also play a key role in the major events we get involved with. 

This is a multiskilled role, for which you’ll receive training and support from across the trades. You’ll spend a significant proportion of your time on your trade specialism. No two days will be the same in this varied role where you’ll thrive on providing an outstanding customer service experience to all building users in your zone. 

In addition to a competitive base salary of up to £28,759 per annum, you’ll receive a market supplement of £2,000 per annum. 

Being a large campus that operates all day every day of the year, your regular shift pattern will be Monday to Friday business hours plus occasional weekends on a rota basis (approximately 5 weekends a year, you’ll only ever be required to work 5 days in 7. 

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Wendy Jenkinson, Zone Manager (Res) Wendy.Jenkinson@warwick.ac.uk.  

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Electrical Technician Late/Weekend Shift

In this role you’ll carry out routine, planned and reactive electrical maintenance duties, fault diagnostics and repairs to a wide range of electrical systems to ensure our customers receive a high quality, efficient response service., You’ll also work on minor installations for all electrical services throughout the University.

You will have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installations or Maintenance with the ability to carry out installation, maintenance and electrical testing and requirements in accordance with BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and Electricity at Work Act as well as an excellent understanding of Health & Safety and the associated processes.

In addition to a competitive base salary of up to £32,982 per annum (depending on your role), you’ll receive a market supplement of £2,000 per annum.

As a member of the Late/Weekend Shift, you’ll also receive a generous shift allowance (17% of your basic hourly rate) to compensate for working late shifts and at weekends Typically, the working pattern would be 8 days of up to 10-hour long in any 14 day period with a 36.5 hr week covering the hours 13:00 to 23:00 Monday to Friday and 07:30 to 18:00 on Saturdays and Sundays.

For an informal chat about the role contact Gareth Atkinson on 07824 540742.

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Apprentice Painter and Decorator

The University of Warwick is one of the largest employers in the Coventry and Warwickshire area and we’d like to think that we offer one of the most enjoyable places to work too. If you like the idea of earning while you learn, an apprenticeship could be the perfect opportunity for you to gain experience as well as a qualification to start or continue your career.

As an apprentice painter and decorator at the University of Warwick, you will assist in the provision of a general painting and decorating and long-term maintenance service to the University, ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard. The apprentice will work under close supervision on both planned decorating and reactive remedial decorating works demonstrating exceptional customer service, professionalism, and respect for university property and values.

You will also identify and report any safety hazards to your manager, prioritising the safety of yourself, colleagues, and the public.

We provide a comprehensive training scheme where you will have mentors to support you along the way and if you put in the hard work, we will help you achieve your apprenticeship with flying colours.

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Apprentice BEMs

The University of Warwick is one of the largest employers in the Coventry and Warwickshire area and we’d like to think that we offer one of the most enjoyable places to work too. If you like the idea of earning while you learn, an apprenticeship could be the perfect opportunity for you to gain experience as well as a qualification to start or continue your career.

As an apprentice BEMS engineer at the University of Warwick, you will assist in the control, performance and efficiency of energy usage and comfort control in industrial/ commercial /public buildings of a diverse nature. It requires an associated understanding of these environments and the balance between cost, comfort, safety, health, and wellbeing. It includes the specialist design, installation and commissioning expertise required to undertake this control and servicing function.

You will also identify and report any safety hazards to your manager, prioritising the safety of yourself, colleagues, and the public.

We provide a comprehensive training scheme where you will have mentors to support you along the way and if you put in the hard work, we will help you achieve your apprenticeship with flying colours.

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Mechanical Technician

Are you a skilled Mechanical technician looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your expertise?

We're seeking a reliable and experienced Mechanical technician to join our dynamic team. If you're passionate about Mechanical systems, troubleshooting, and ensuring smooth operations, we want to hear from you!

In this role you’ll carry out routine, planned and reactive Mechanical maintenance duties, fault diagnostics and repairs to a wide range of Mechanical systems to ensure our customers receive a high quality, efficient response, and service. You’ll also work on minor installations for all Mechanical services throughout the University.

In addition to a competitive base salary of up to £32,982 per annum, you’ll receive a market supplement of £2,000 per annum.

As a member of the Late/Weekend Shift, you’ll also receive a generous shift allowance (17% of your basic hourly rate) to compensate for working late shifts and at weekends Typically, the working pattern would be 8 days of up to 10-hour long in any 14 day period with a 36.5 hr week covering the hours 13:00 to 23:00 Monday to Friday and 07:30 to 18:00 on Saturdays and Sundays.

You will have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Installations or Maintenance with the ability to carry out installations, as well as an excellent understanding of Health & Safety and the associated processes. For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.

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