Professional Services
Estates
Permanent
"Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship in line with Home Office requirements. Applicants will therefore be unable to secure a Skilled Worker visa for this role and will require an alternative source of right to work in the UK."
THE POST – REQ000587 - Compliance Technician
The Compliance Technician will play a key role in supporting the Maintenance Services Manager in delivering statutory compliance across the University estate, with a particular focus on water hygiene management. The successful candidate will undertake routine monitoring, inspections, temperature checks, flushing programmes and compliance record management, ensuring activities are carried out in line with relevant legislation, Approved Codes of Practice and University procedures. The role will also contribute to the ongoing development of the University's compliance arrangements, helping to maintain safe, resilient and operationally effective campus facilities.
In addition to water hygiene activities, the postholder will support a range of statutory compliance programmes, including fire alarm testing, emergency lighting inspections and planned preventative maintenance activities. Working closely with maintenance teams and specialist contractors, the Compliance Technician will help ensure compliance records are accurately maintained, statutory tasks are completed within required timescales, and any defects, risks or non-compliance issues are promptly identified and addressed. The role will involve working across all UWS campuses as required to support operational needs.
The successful candidate should have the following:
Educated to SVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent demonstrable extensive experience with suitable training.- Experience working within an estates, facilities management, maintenance or engineering environment.
- Experience undertaking planned preventative maintenance, inspections or compliance-related activities.
- Experience maintaining technical records and documentation.
- Experience working safely within regulated environments and following safe systems of work.
- Experience using IT systems, mobile technology or CAFM systems to record and manage work activities.
- Experience undertaking water hygiene management activities.
- Experience within Higher Education
ABOUT US
University of the West of Scotland is a placemaking institution that is proud to be an integral part of its local communities, with a national and international reach: the University has four campuses in Scotland in Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire and Paisley, as well as a campus in London Docklands. UWS has almost 100 international partnerships and its student community comprises more than 100 nationalities.
UWS is committed to providing education opportunities for all, empowering individuals to reach their full potential. The University creates meaningful impact locally, nationally and globally through innovative learning and teaching, pioneering research, and transformative partnerships. UWS is committed to the UNSDGs and was ranked joint 1st in Scotland and joint 4th in the UK for quality education (SDG4); and 1st in the UK and 39th globally for our contribution to decent work and economic growth (SDG8) in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026.
90% of UWS research was classed as world-leading, internationally excellent, or recognised internationally in the REF (Research Excellence Framework) 2021.
Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future.
We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:
- 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
- An additional days leave on your birthday
- Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme
- A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
- Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
- Fitness facilities across our campuses
- Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional, career and research development opportunities.
Closing Date: Tuesday 21st July 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 27th July 2026
Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception, where evidence would need to be provided).
The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.
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UWS are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.
UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.
UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.
University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520
