Mechanical, Gas, Heating and Ventilation Engineer
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,644 per year |
| Additional salary information: | from £27,644 on Grade D, up to spine point 22 £30,805. An additional market supplement up to £32,449 per annum subject to knowledge, qualifications and experience is also available (plus overtime and on call supplement) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 August 2025 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Exeter |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | U20513 |
Summary
Estate Services (FICS)
This full-time post is immediately available on a permanent basis.
Summary of the role
This position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to join a small team of operatives supplying a high level of service.
Reporting to the Mechanical Team leader you will be a member of the operational team working alongside other maintenance operatives in the Electrical & Mechanical/Building & Structural Services. Estate Services is responsible for the planning, safety, provision, adaptation and maintenance of buildings, grounds and associated services and for the development and maintenance of the University’s estate.
The main responsibilities of the role are with the Mandatory, Statutory and Customer based Planned Maintenance and Reactive Works across the estate. These works cover areas such as Filter Changes, Mechanical fault diagnosis and repair, maintenance etc. The operative will be working within our Grounds, Academic, Research and Residential properties ensuring our compliance and safety.
We are looking for a customer focused team player who can work alone or in a team and be able to use initiative to prioritise work demands and meet deadlines. Having prior experience or qualifications in Structural Works would be advantageous, you will have a starter/finisher mentality and methodical approach to work, as well as an understanding of all relevant health and safety legislation that accompanies these tasks.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
39 days leave per year
options for flexible working
onsite gyms and a cycle to work scheme
sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26wks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact John Piper J.Piper@exeter.ac.uk
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.
This full-time post is immediately available on a permanent basis.
Summary of the role
This position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to join a small team of operatives supplying a high level of service.
Reporting to the Mechanical Team leader you will be a member of the operational team working alongside other maintenance operatives in the Electrical & Mechanical/Building & Structural Services. Estate Services is responsible for the planning, safety, provision, adaptation and maintenance of buildings, grounds and associated services and for the development and maintenance of the University’s estate.
The main responsibilities of the role are with the Mandatory, Statutory and Customer based Planned Maintenance and Reactive Works across the estate. These works cover areas such as Filter Changes, Mechanical fault diagnosis and repair, maintenance etc. The operative will be working within our Grounds, Academic, Research and Residential properties ensuring our compliance and safety.
We are looking for a customer focused team player who can work alone or in a team and be able to use initiative to prioritise work demands and meet deadlines. Having prior experience or qualifications in Structural Works would be advantageous, you will have a starter/finisher mentality and methodical approach to work, as well as an understanding of all relevant health and safety legislation that accompanies these tasks.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
39 days leave per year
options for flexible working
onsite gyms and a cycle to work scheme
sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26wks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact John Piper J.Piper@exeter.ac.uk
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.