Electrician / Plumber / HVAC / Multiskilled Maintenance Technician

Electrician / Plumber / HVAC / Multiskilled Maintenance Technician – Building Maintenance
Location: Kingston, KT1 2EE
Salary: £37,400 - £38,500 per annum + circa £1,200 per annum for on call
Benefits: 28 Days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme Employer’s contribution up to 6 %, Life Assurance, Excellent training and development opportunities, Uniform and Tools provided.
Contract: Full time, Permanent
KUSCO (Kingston University Service Company Ltd) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Kingston University, established in December 1997.
We are a non-profit making organisation providing facility management services to Kingston University.
Are you a hands-on Maintenance technician looking for a varied role to expand your horizons and to work where your work truly matters
Whether you are a skilled Plumber / Electrician / HVAC / Multiskilled Engineer – we are looking for your skills.
So join the KUSCO maintenance team at Kingston University, where you’ll play a vital role in keeping campus facilities safe, operational, and ready to support thousands of students and staff every day.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a team-focused environment with a diverse workload across a busy university estate.
Why Join Us
* Work in a stable, long-term university environment
* Enjoy a varied, hands-on role across multiple buildings and systems
* Be part of a supportive, multi-skilled team
* Opportunity to broaden your skills across trades
* Make a real impact on day-to-day campus life
The Role – Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
As a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you’ll deliver both planned and reactive maintenance across campus, ensuring buildings and systems remain fully operational, safe, and compliant.
You’ll bring your core trade expertise while working collaboratively across disciplines to deliver a high-quality service.
As our Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer you will be responsible for:
* Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across campus buildings
* Diagnosing faults and carry out repairs across a wide variety of areas including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems focussing on your area of expertise
* Working across trade disciplines to support the wider team and maintain service continuity
* Using CAFM (Planon) and BMS systems to log work and monitor building performance
* Collaborating with colleagues, contractors, and university staff to deliver efficient maintenance services
* Ensuring all work is completed in line with health & safety and compliance standards
What We’re Looking For
* A recognised qualification or strong experience in a core trade (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Heating, or similar)
* Experience in building services, facilities management, or maintenance environments
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
* Good understanding of health & safety regulations
* A proactive, team-oriented approach with strong communication skills
It would be great if you had:
* Experience working in a university, healthcare, or large-site environment
* Familiarity with CAFM systems (e.g. Planon) or Building Management Systems (BMS)
* Multi-skilled experience across additional trades
* Experience supervising contractors or supporting small projects
If you’re dependable, take pride in your work, and enjoy keeping spaces clean and welcoming, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now!
No agencies please
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed