Our Mission
Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them.
Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us.
The Role
As a maintenance technician, you will be responsible for the upkeep of our teaching and accommodation buildings. This role will see you joining an experienced team responsible for the upkeep of our ever-evolving campus. Your work will directly contribute to the student and staff experience, maintaining the highest standards.
The primary function of this role is to deliver building maintenance services to our student teaching and accommodation campuses nationwide. While predominantly based at the Coventry Campus, there will be opportunities to work at other sites, including London, Milton Keynes, and Scarborough.
Our Successful Candidate
We are looking for experienced maintenance technicians with a background in maintaining buildings and a broad set of skills, such as carpentry, plumbing, and painting. This role can be physically demanding and may involve moving/removal tasks.
Training may be provided to address minor gaps in experience. This role is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring adaptability and the capability to handle varied tasks daily. The successful candidate must be willing to work closely with other technicians, carrying out fault-finding investigations and diagnosing maintenance issues.
This position offers a dynamic and ever-changing work environment where no two days are alike. You must thrive in a fast-paced setting and be adaptable to shifting priorities. The role requires a confident driver with experience driving large vehicles such as Boxer and Luton vans.
As this role involves working across multiple locations, you must be willing and able to travel to remote campus buildings, including Scarborough, Milton Keynes, Central London, and Dagenham, to support operations managers. Occasional overnight stays may be required.
The Benefits
As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:
- Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
- 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
- Life Assurance 4 x Salary
- BUPA Cash Plan
- 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
- CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
- New Electric Car Scheme
- Cycle To work scheme.
Our Culture
As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.
Full Job Description & Person Specification
We look forward to hearing from you!
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