Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer - Building Services / HVAC

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer Building Services / HVAC

Location: Kingston (All Kingston University sites, Kingston-upon-Thames)
Salary: £36,000 - £37,400 per annum + Excellent Benefits + On Call
Contract: Full time, Permanent

KUSCO (Kingston University Service Company Ltd) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kingston University, established in 1997.

We are a non-profit organisation providing facilities management services to Kingston University, supporting a vibrant campus used by thousands of students, staff, and visitors every day.

Are you a hands-on Multiskilled Engineer with a strong background in HVAC or Building Services?

Join the KUSCO maintenance team, where you ll play a vital role in keeping campus facilities safe, compliant, and fully operational.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, team-focused environment with a diverse workload across a busy university estate.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a stable, long-term university environment
• Enjoy a varied, hands-on role across multiple buildings and systems
• Be part of a supportive, multi-skilled team
• Opportunity to broaden your skills across trades
• Make a real impact on day-to-day campus life

The Role Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

As a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you ll deliver both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across campus.

With a core trade in HVAC / Heating & Ventilation / Building Services, you ll provide technical expertise while supporting a multi-skilled team to ensure all systems remain safe, compliant, and operational.

You ll play a key role in maintaining high standards, improving working practices, and delivering a professional service to university stakeholders.

You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and work across all Kingston University sites.

As our Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer you will:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across campus buildings
• Ensure HVAC, mechanical, and water systems remain fully operational
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs using sound technical knowledge
• Accurately record all work using the Planon CAFM system and PDA devices
• Take a leading role within your core trade (HVAC / Heating & Ventilation)
• Support other trade disciplines as required and share knowledge within the team
• Maintain and repair HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, and water systems
• Interpret building drawings and understand basic BMS/control systems
• Work collaboratively to deliver a seamless maintenance service
• Support colleagues during absences or peak workload periods
• Assist with supervising contractors and ensuring quality of work
• Promote a positive, team-focused culture
• Provide a professional and approachable service to students and staff
• Respond promptly to issues and communicate clearly with stakeholders
• Minimise disruption to teaching, learning, and campus activities
• Follow UK Health & Safety regulations and best practice
• Carry out risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Ensure all work meets compliance standards
• Maintain high levels of workmanship and attention to detail
• Use CAFM (Planon) and Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Support material ordering and contractor coordination
• Contribute to increasing in-house capability and reducing external reliance
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota
• Assist with minor projects, installations, and lifecycle works

What We re Looking For

• A recognised qualification or strong experience in a core trade (HVAC, Heating & Ventilation, Mechanical, Plumbing, or similar)
• Experience in building services, facilities management, or maintenance environments
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and customer service skills
• A proactive, flexible, and customer-focused approach

It Would Be Great If You Had

• Experience working in a university, healthcare, or large-site environment
• Familiarity with CAFM systems (e.g. Planon) and BMS
• Multi-skilled experience across additional trades
• Experience supervising contractors or supporting small projects

If you re dependable, take pride in your work, and enjoy keeping essential services running smoothly, we d love to hear from you.

Apply now!

No agencies please.