Maintenance Engineer (Plumbing/Mechanical)

Salary on appointment will be £31,312 per annum, with an annual increment up to £35,616 per annum.

We are looking for a Maintenance Engineer (Plumbing/Mechanical) to work across the University. You will carry out operational support, conduct maintenance inspections and ensure compliance with statutory legislation.

You’ll need previous experience of building maintenance and installation in a similar role and will need to demonstrate that you meet all the essential criteria in the person specification.

You’ll be able to participate in a roster covering 6 Saturdays per year. In addition, overtime and call outs may be required.

This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, with everything from a world class art gallery to one of the largest Sports complexes in the country, enabling you to develop your skills and broaden your experience.

This post is based at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, UK.

This full-time post is available immediately on an indefinite basis. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

You will be provided with your own tools and will work predominantly at the UEA Campus site.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 3 November 2025

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

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