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Building Maintenance Operative
FalmouthUniversity
Penryn TR10 9FE
£25,406 - £28,014 a year
Permanent
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Job details

£25,406 - £28,014 a year
Gym membership, Company pension, Cycle to work scheme, Tech scheme
Permanent
Monday to Friday
Penryn TR10 9FE

Full job description

About The Role

We are seeking a proactive and reliable Maintenance Operative to join our Estates’ Maintenance Team. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
This is a hands-on and varied role, tasks will include planned and reactive maintenance duties across the campus's residential & academic buildings. The tasks include basic carpentry and plumbing, flushing water outlets, and battery replacements, fault finding, defect investigation and basis technical assessments.
You will work closely with Plant Technicians, Electricians, Plumbers and Carpenters in carrying out their maintenance tasks, contribute to risk assessments, toolbox talks and safe working practices. In addition you will assist with wider site operations, including car park management, supporting events and weather related duties.

About You

The ideal candidate will have practical experience of carrying out maintenance tasks in a variety of settings and possess good knowledge of building maintenance principles and health & safety legislation. You will have excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach to teamwork and a flexible and proactive attitude together with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
It would be desirable for the successful candidate to possess a sound knowledge of computerised maintenance systems, IPAF or PASMA certification, asbestos awareness training and experience of working at height, however training in these areas can be provided.
For full details of the skills/experience required, please see the job description above.
This position is offered on a permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week contract working Monday to Friday.
Contact Maintenance Supervisor, James Whatmore on james.whatmore@fxplus.ac.uk with any questions about the vacancy or to request an informal discussion before applying.
The closing date for the position is Monday 16 November 2026.

About Us

As an employer of choice we can offer the successful candidate for this role a range of benefits, including:
  • Employer Pension Contribution up to 10%
  • 26 days + 8 days bank holiday
  • Life Assurance
  • Subsidised Sports Centre Membership (Gym & Fitness Classes)
  • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
  • Cycle Scheme & Home & Tech Scheme
  • Vivup Lifestyle Discounts

Alongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from working across two leading Universities.

Falmouth Exeter Plus welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.
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