Buildings Operative

HOURS: Full-time 40 hours per week, may include shift work across weekdays, evenings, and weekends

Are you a multi-skilled maintenance professional with a passion for delivering high-quality service? Do you thrive in a customer-focused environment and take pride in keeping buildings and estates running smoothly? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Maintenance Operative at the University of Buckingham.

About the Role
As a Buildings Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and presentation of our campus facilities. Working within a collaborative and supportive team, you will carry out a wide range of general repairs and maintenance tasks across the University estate, ensuring that accommodation and teaching spaces are maintained to a high standard.

You’ll also conduct routine room checks, support planned maintenance programmes, and respond promptly to repair requests – helping us provide a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, and guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs across a range of trades (e.g. basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, tiling, and furniture repairs).
• Conduct room checks, inspections, and condition surveys across student accommodation and teaching spaces.
• Complete both reactive and planned maintenance tasks in line with University standards.
• Respond to work requests efficiently and maintain accurate records using handheld devices.
• Support University events and participate in the on-call rota for emergency out-of-hours support.
• Collaborate with colleagues, contractors, and other stakeholders to maintain a high-quality estate.
• Uphold all health and safety regulations, including risk assessments and safe systems of work.

What We’re Looking For

• A recognised trade qualification (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in mechanical and/or electrical services and general building maintenance.
• Good IT skills and the ability to use handheld devices for job tracking.
• A team player with strong communication skills and a proactive approach.
• Ideally, a full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends and participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota.

Desirable

• Qualifications in plumbing or electrical trades.
• Experience with NICEIC or Gas Safe regulations.
• Health & Safety accreditation.
• Broad multi-trade experience and commitment to continued professional development.

Why Join Us?
At the University of Buckingham, you’ll join a welcoming community that values excellence, innovation, and service. As part of our Estates team, you will benefit from:

• A varied and hands-on role with real impact.
• 30 days annual leave
• Support for professional development.
• A respectful and inclusive workplace.
• A beautiful working environment across a unique estate.

If you’re ready to take on a role where you’ll be making a difference every day, apply now and join us in creating a safe and inclusive university environment.

The closing date for applications is 29 May 2026; however, the advert may be closed early if a suitable candidate is appointed before this date.
All offers of employment are subject to standard pre-employment checks including eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications, and DBS (if applicable).

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