Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
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Department
Estates - Maintenance (Mechanical Services)
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Position Type
Permanent
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Salary
£26,093 to £26,707 per annum
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About the Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries about the role, please contact Geoff O’Hara (Mechanical Maintenance Manager) at
[email protected]
Flexible Working
We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.
The Water Safety team will be focused on ensuring all statutory inspections and maintenance is completed on the Universities water outlets across our campuses.
The Mechanical Assistants will be primarily undertaking temperature monitoring of water outlets, as well as maintaining the local temperature control valves across our campuses.
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About You
You will hold proven previous practical experience of working within the mechanical/building services industry and/or: City & Guilds NVQ II or equivalent in a relevant subject. You will possess an awareness of mechanical operations and systems, e.g. heating/ventilation systems and a good understanding of job specific and general health and safety in the workplace, including risk assessments and method statements.
You’ll have experience of planned preventative maintenance systems, the ability to work as member of a team, effective oral communication and customer service skills, proven ability to resolve simple problems and use own initiative.
You will hold a full, clean UK or EU equivalent driving licence.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the
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About the Department
Mechanical Services and the wider Maintenance team is a collaborative environment where team members are encouraged to grow. There is opportunity to work on a wide variety of equipment across the Campus. Here is your chance to be part of the team that makes Warwick University’s Estates Department one of the most enjoyable places to work in the Coventry area. Our mission is to deliver excellent customer service by creating, operating, and sustaining safe, high-quality environments.
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About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
- World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
** Research Excellence Framework 2021
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How to Apply
Closing Deadline: Wednesday 08 July 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To apply, please click APPLY below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include two attachments:
CV
Cover Letter
These should:
Outline employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
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Right to Work in the UK
We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.
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