Heating & Mechanical Engineer

The Heating and Mechanical Engineering team at the University of Hull forms part of the Estates Operations and Compliance section, which also includes asbestos management, BMS, building services, electrical services, grounds and gardens maintenance, legionella management, multi-skilled trades assistants and the customer support services.

The Heating and Mechanical Engineering team, supported by specialist contractors is responsible for planned and reactive works on mechanical installations and equipment throughout the University’s Estate incorporating a 24-hour provision, 365 days per year.

The Heating and Mechanical Engineer will:

• Responsibility for the day-to-day organisation of their workload ensuring reactive and planned maintenance tasks is completed within agreed SLAs.
• Tasks will include reactive and emergency work; small project works and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• The post holder will be responsible for carrying out all Heating and Mechanical works allocated via the CAFM system using a PDA and any other IT software systems ensuring all information, documentation and certification is correctly completed, recorded, and stored.
• Conduct all works in compliance with the University’s Health and Safety policies under the guidance of the Maintenance Service Manager (Mechanical) or without direct supervision.
• Support the Maintenance Service Manager (Mechanical) with the appointment, job allocation and observational monitoring of external contractors.
• Conduct skilled Engineering tasks associated with the repair, maintenance and/or installation, testing or commissioning of all plant, equipment, systems and building structure/fabric associated with all University properties spanning all trades within agreed SLAs.
• Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with current Health and Safety legislation both for their immediate place of work and that of their colleagues.
• Prepare and Maintain assets in readiness for inspection of equipment for insurance certification purposes.
• Attend Estate Services and University meetings and departmental briefings as and when required.
• With support, re-adjust plans and priorities in line with service provision and in response to emergency maintenance requirements.
• Use precision tools and measuring devices to obtain readings and test results and produce readings and results for records, and audit to meet quality assurance standards.
• Expected to work across multi-functional trades’ teams to ensure all works will be completed within priority timescales and undertake all training required within the service.

Please note that the salary for this post is Band 6 (UO24 to UO30) £33,002 to £38,784 per annum and the salary can be negotiated within the band subject to experience and qualifications.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Daniel Hart, Maintenance Service Manager (Mechanical) via email, D.Hart@hull.ac.uk

Closing Date: 28 October 2025 (00:01am)