Campus
Penryn Campus
Careers Site Advertising End Date
10 May 2026
Advertising Salary
£25,406 to £28,014 per annum, dependent upon experience
Permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week

About The Role

We are seeking a proactive and reliable Maintenance Operative to join our Estates’ Engineering Maintenance Team. In this role, you will  carry out a wide variety of planned and reactive maintenance tasks across academic buildings, student accommodation, and the wider campus estate.

Reporting to the Estates Maintenance Supervisor, you will ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
 
Tasks will include:
 
  • General mechanical systems maintenance and checks. (ventilation systems, plant rooms, extract, etc)
  • Maintenance such as re-lamping, filter changes, flushing water outlets, and battery replacements
  • Fault finding, defect investigation and basic technical assessments
  • Supporting the Plant Technicians, Electricians and Plumbers in carrying out their maintenance tasks.
  • Contributing to risk assessments, toolbox talks and safe working practices
  • Assisting with site operations, such as car park management, events support and weather-related duties
  • Participating in an out-of-hours call-out rota

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

  • Practical experience of carrying out maintenance tasks in a variety of settings
  • Knowledge of building maintenance principles and health & safety legislation
  • Ability to use computerised maintenance systems (training will be provided if needed)
  • Good communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork 
  • A flexible and proactive attitude, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
It would be desirable for the successful candidate to possess the following (however training can be provided):
 
  • IPAF or PASMA certification 
  • Asbestos awareness training
  • Working at height experience
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 across Monday to Friday.

If you are looking to have an informal discussion about the vacancy ahead of applying please email Maintenance Supervisor, Mike Rodgers on mike.rodgersfxplus.ac.uk.
 
The closing date for the position is Sunday 10 May  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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