As a Reactive Maintenance Technician, you will use integrated work management systems and will plan, prepare and carry out building services technical work for all University buildings, interrogating building services systems. You will manage Mechanical and Electrical approved contractors, engaging through procurement and provide day-to-day management ensuring that maintenance work is carried out to the required standard. We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme (with over 20% employer contribution) and a generous annual leave allowance of 27 days annual leave for full time staff, plus 6 University closure days, plus bank holidays. We also support the growth and development of our staff, through continuous professional development opportunities, alongside ongoing training and support. The salary for this role would be comparable to an hourly rate between £16.10 and £20.17, dependant on previous skills and experience. This is paid as an annual salary based on 37.5 hours per week. About you You will have a relevant trade qualification, knowledge of Health and Safety within the construction and/or maintenance industry, alongside good organisation skills to manage external contractors. You will also have the ability to work to deadlines, with a strong customer focus, excellent communication skills and a high level of attention to detail. We will provide a supportive environment for you to train and develop your skills. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 because the appointee will have substantial access to young people and/or vulnerable adults. Therefore, an appointment to this post will be subject to checking through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The successful applicant for this post will, therefore, be required to give consent for the University to check and obtain appropriate clearance with the DBS for the existence and content of any criminal record in the form of a basic disclosure. Information received from the DBS and the police will be kept in strict confidence and will be destroyed once the University is satisfied in this regard. Additional information Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Carl Greasley on [email protected]. The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world. As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community.