About ARU:
We are ranked in the world’s top 350 institutions in the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and we are a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. Our research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world-leading. In 2021, we were awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our world-leading music therapy work.
About the Role:
This is an exciting time to be joining the Estates & Facilities Services as we seek to recruit a series of key maintenance roles including Supervisors, Craftspersons, Operatives and a Technician to further strengthen our Asset Management team responsible for the planned and reactive maintenance of the University’s building mechanical/electrical systems and equipment.
For our Cambridge and Chelmsford campus, we are recruiting for two Maintenance Supervisors to lead a small team of Maintenance Craftspersons with the responsibility for facilities operational management to ensure all services and building operational requirements are met and delivered. You will lead on the inspection, service, repair, and maintenance of mechanical & electrical equipment and the install and commission of new equipment.
You will hold a BTEC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Gas Safe Certificate. With previous technical hands-on field experience, ideally gained in a multi-site environment, you will have strong interpersonal communication and organisational skills and the ability to motivate a team to drive performance.
Find out more about our opportunities and working with us or contact Ian Brown, Asset Manager at
[email protected] for an informal discussion.
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including a generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff to share this commitment.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Guidance Notes:
For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.