Mechanical Technician (106150-0626)

This is a re-advertisement. Previous candidates for this role need not apply.

Location

University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Department

Estates

Position Type

Permanent

Salary

£31,236 to £34,610 per annum

About the Role

Informal Queries

• For informal queries about the role, please contact Martin Ryan (Mechanical Supervisor) at Martin.Ryan.1@ warwick.ac.uk.

The Mechanical Technician provides an efficient, business critical response service and routine maintenance for all plumbing and mechanical building services and associated equipment installed throughout the University including heating/ventilation systems.

The role ensures all statutory, planned and breakdown works are completed safely, cost effectively and to the agreed KPI’s and Service Level Agreement. 

About You

The ideal candidate will have background working in building services maintenance. Experience with HVAC equipment and associated systems is desired.

The candidates will also need to be comfortable working independently as well as part of a cross functional team.  

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

About the Department

Mechanical Services and the wider Maintenance team is a collaborative environment where team members are encouraged to grow. There is opportunity to work on a wide variety of equipment across the Campus. 

For further information about the Estates Department, please visit our website .

About the University

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK. * Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent .**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/ about/ .

* World University Ranking 2026 , Complete University Guide 2026

** Research Excellence Framework 2021

How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE : Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline.

You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please:

1. Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).

2. Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.

3. Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).

• Interview Date: As soon as possible
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline -- you will not be able to submit an application form even if you opened it before the stated deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered. You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave).

Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here .

What we Offer

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements .

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer .

Our Commitment to Inclusion

To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments University of Warwick

Job Description

JD - Mechanical Technician (106150).pdf - 98KB

Right to Work in the UK

We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.