Brunel University of London
Maintenance Assistant - 16429
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Maintenance Assistant
We are recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant to join our Buildings and Facilities team. Reporting to the Building and Facilities Supervisor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality reactive and planned maintenance services across our halls of residence and off-campus properties.
College / Directorate
Directorate of Estates
Department
Estates
Full Time / Part Time
Full Time
Posted Date
27/08/2026
Closing Date
25/09/2026
Ref No
5204
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Position Title
Maintenance Assistant – 16429
Directorate/Department
Estates and Facilities/ Facilities and Operational Maintenance
Location
Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus
Salary
Grade from: £25,704 to £25,858 per annum inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £26,250 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution. (Pro-rata for Part-time)
Hours
Full-time
Contract Type
Permanent
Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home
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Estates and Facilities at Brunel University London provides integrated residential and accommodation services both on and off campus. As one of the largest campus-based universities in London, we are passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience. Our team is committed to development, wellbeing, and upholding equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are proud to have achieved Investor in People Gold status.
We are recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant to join our Buildings and Facilities team. Reporting to the Building and Facilities Supervisor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality reactive and planned maintenance services across our halls of residence and off-campus properties.
You’ll be responsible for first-fix repairs, compliance tasks, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff. The team currently consists of 12 members, with additional temporary staff and contractors joining during peak summer periods.
What We Offer
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
- A chance to contribute to shaping future-focused service delivery
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About You
We’re looking for someone with:
- Trade/maintenance knowledge and experience (preferably with recognised qualifications)
- A good working knowledge of digital systems
- Strong communication skills and a positive team-oriented attitude
We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.
Closing date for applications
25 September 2026
For further details and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk
If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk
All applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.
Brunel University is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We support flexible working. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under-represented in our workforce.
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