1 FTE, 37 hours per week.
The Estates Department
The Estates Department takes great pride in fostering a thriving physical environment, upholding a standard of excellence in presentation and supporting our staff, students, visitors and everyone who uses our facilities. Our mission is to provide a professional, cost effective estates management service that ensures the University's academic and research activities can proceed safely and efficiently. We aim to cultivate an environment that instils pride in our community and supports sustainable learning activities for all.
Responsibilities of the department include managing the estates strategy, property maintenance, property management, facilities management and health, safety and environmental oversight.
Building Maintenance Operative
We are now recruiting for a skilled and motivated Building Maintenance Operative to join our Estates team. Working across our campuses in Cheltenham and Gloucester, you will support the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance, statutory compliance works and minor projects across the University's estate.
This is a varied, hands-on role requiring a broad range of building maintenance skills. You will undertake repairs and maintenance activities across a wide range of building fabric and services, including painting and decorating, fire safety works, drainage repairs, plant room inspections and general building maintenance. You will also supervise external contractors, support planned preventative maintenance programmes and work closely with colleagues across Estates and Facilities Management teams.
The successful candidate will hold a relevant City & Guilds or NVQ qualification, have experience within building, mechanical or electrical maintenance environments and possess excellent customer service and communication skills. A full UK driving licence is essential, as is a flexible approach to work and a commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive and well-presented campus environment.
The role forms part of the Estates out-of-hours emergency call out rota, providing a first response to building related incidents and helping ensure the continued operation of our estate.
Aside from the opportunity to work within a supportive and professional Estates team, you will also be eligible for 35 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and University closure days), enrolment into our pension scheme*, access to Vivup employee benefits and discounts, and ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Successful applicants with evidence of current, continuous membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) will be eligible to continue membership of the scheme.
How to apply
To apply, please click APPLY at the top of this page. You will be asked to submit a CV and Supporting Statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria. CVs alone will not be considered. Please refer to our applicant guidance for advice on completing your application.
Key Contacts
If you would like an informal conversation about this role, please contact:
Tom Williams
Building and Engineering Manager
07827 254362
Or
Dan Buckley
Senior Maintenance and Compliance Manager
07825 874050
Key Dates
Closing date: 31st August 2026
Interview date: TBC
To avoid disappointment, please apply early as we reserve the right to close this vacancy should a suitable candidate be identified.
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The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currently under-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that the University is inclusive and accessible. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification.
The University has also signed the Armed Forces Covenant, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged. For applicants, this means we aim to ensure fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process, recognise and value the transferable skills and experience gained through military service. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to veterans and military spouses/partners who meet the essential criteria within the job specification.
