Nottingham Trent University
Building Services Technician (HVAC)
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Building Services Technician (HVAC)
Salary: £33,045 - £38,026 per annum
Contract: Full time, permanent
About The Role
As a Building Services Technician (HVAC) you will be part of the in-house Estates team that supports and enables the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the university estate.
The role is varied and diverse, with day-to-day duties ranging from ensuring that our estate is safe and operational, through to supporting the delivery of key University events such as open days and graduation ceremonies.
Typical duties will include:
- Ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all building mechanical, ventilation and plumbing systems through the management and delivery of preventative planned maintenance, statutory inspections, remedial works and the efficient operation of the systems.
- Managing specialist contractors, including their procurement, safe delivery of works and performance management.
- Preparation and evaluation of small works/remedial work tenders, making recommendations with regards to the appointment of contractors and the awarding of works in line with all relevant NTU procurement requirements.
- Ensuring contract documents and health and safety documents are correctly executed and in place before work commences on site.
For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly - we're focused on finding the right person for the role.
In your supporting statement please clearly outline how you meet the essential and desirable criteria, including examples of past relevant experience.
About Us
Over the past 15 years, we’ve invested more than £450m across our five campuses in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Named ‘Modern University of the Year 2023’ by The Times and The Sunday Times, we know that our campuses and facilities are a key part of our success, which is why we’re investing a further £250m across our sites over the next five years.
As one of the most environmentally responsible universities in the world, we lead the sector by embedding sustainability into everything we do. As part of our Estates team, you’ll help to guide and support this work by reducing our carbon impact and accelerating our progress to net zero by 2040.
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Our Estates
Our City campus is home to stunning Grade II listed buildings, dynamic architecture and picturesque living walls and terraces. In 2021, our renovation of a former Wesleyan Chapel (University Hall) was recognised as the ‘University Impact Initiative of the Year’ by the Association for University Directors of Estates (AUDE). We continue to invest in sector leading projects with the construction of the Design and Digital Arts building which will open in 2024.
Recent developments at our Clifton campus include a £23m Medical Technology Innovation Facility (MTIF), £15m Health and Allied Professions Centre and £1.6m Smart Wireless Innovation Facility (SWIFT).
Our Brackenhurst campus offers a veterinary nursing centre, climate-controlled greenhouses, and multiple state-of-the-art laboratories. The Lyth building was completed in 2020 at a cost of £11.5m and offers a wide range of high-quality teaching and social spaces.
Our Confetti campus offers access to professional TV, film and music studios, as well as specialist labs, computer suites, industry-standard tech and world class facilities for Esports. From 2023, Confetti will be launching a second site in Whitechapel London, complete with a multipurpose, live events venue.
Located at Vision West Nottinghamshire College, our £6.5m Mansfield Hub opened in 2020 and includes state-of-the-art training facilities for clinical practitioners, as well as a sport science laboratory, lecture theatres and flexible study spaces.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Scott Brooks (Head of Engineering, Maintenance and Operations) at scott.brooks@ntu.ac.uk
Join Us
- Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
- Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
- 25 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
- Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
- Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
- Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- And a whole lot more…Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.
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Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
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