Facilities Maintenance Technician

Overview

College of Science & Engineering •
Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC) — Based in East Kilbride.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 575 years, and we are one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world.

Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join the University on a permanent basis.

In this role, the successful candidate will provide in-depth technical expertise in facilities maintenance and building systems, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of SUERC’s infrastructure in support of research activities.

The postholder will deliver proactive and reactive maintenance, diagnose and resolve faults across electrical, mechanical, and building systems, and advise on best practice for installation, repair, and operational reliability. In addition, the role will contribute to energy efficiency, safety compliance, and continuous improvement of facilities services.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and is offered on an open-ended basis.

• Provide in-depth technical expertise in facilities maintenance and building systems to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation of SUERC infrastructure in support of research activities.
• Deliver proactive and reactive maintenance, diagnose and resolve faults across electrical, mechanical, and building systems, and advise on best practice for installation, repair, and operational reliability.
• Contribute to energy efficiency, safety compliance, and continuous improvement of facilities services.

• Location:
  
  East Kilbride
• Contract:
  
  full-time, 35 hours per week, open-ended
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• Closing date: 1st March 2026

• Experience in facilities maintenance and building systems; ability to diagnose and resolve faults across electrical, mechanical, and building systems (as implied by responsibilities).

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