Mechanical Fitter

Salary: Grade 5 (£25,742 - £29,605 p.a. depending on experience)

This role will be based on the university campus. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you a highly motivated Mechanical Technician? Do you have excellent problem solving skills and a logical approach? Can you carry out a wide range of reactive repairs and planned preventative maintenance work? 

The University of Leeds is one of the top 75 universities in the world.  We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities.  Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.  

You will have a recognised mechanical engineering qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing or Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), with experience of working on-site, preferably within a similar large and complex environment. You will have a flexible approach to ensure the service being delivered is efficient and effective to meet the needs of a wide portfolio of clients. You will join our Maintenance team that forms part of the Facilities Directorate, which is dedicated to providing a wide range of support services connected with the effective management, development and maintenance of the University 

You will report in to a Zonal Supervisor or Manager who is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of reactive and planned maintenance, where you will be central to delivering the student and staff experience for the University. You will have successfully completed a recognised Mechanical Engineering (Maintenance), Plumbing or HVAC apprenticeship with extensive on-site experience. You will be able to work unsupervised, and on your own initiative, within a large and complex organisation, whilst maintaining a safe working environment for all our staff, students and visitors.

What we offer in return:

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year! 
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. 
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. 
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. 

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Gerard Quinn, Senior Maintenance Manager

G.Quinn2@leeds.ac.uk

Further details:

• Candidate Brief

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