ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who has experience in estates maintenance, together with significant experience of managing external contractors and consultants.

We would like to hear from candidates who can also offer the following skills and experience:

• Experience of using computer aided facilities management systems and contractor management systems.
• Good knowledge and understanding of all related legislation.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and to take responsibility for meeting agreed targets.

For further details on the skills/experience required for this role, please see the full job description above.
This role is offered on a 37.5 hour a week, full time, permanent contract working across Monday-Friday. If you are looking to have an informal discussion about the vacancy ahead of applying please email Head of Estates, chris.piper@fxplus.ac.uk.
The closing date for the position is Sunday 1 June 2025.
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Tuesday 10 June 2025.

ABOUT US

As an employer of choice we can offer the successful candidate for this role a range of benefits, including:

• Employer Pension Contribution up to 10%.
• 28 days + 8 days bank holiday.
• Life Assurance
• Subsidised Sports Centre Membership (Gym & Fitness Classes)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker)
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme
• Vivup Lifestyle Discounts

Alongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from working across two leading Universities.
Falmouth Exeter Plus welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider

Falmouth Exeter Plus manages and delivers services at Falmouth, Penryn and Truro Campuses on behalf of Falmouth University and the University of Exeter. Working closely with the Falmouth & Exeter Students’ Union (The SU) and the wider, universities partnership we support Higher Education learning and living, ensuring that the interests of all campus users are at the heart of everything we do.
It is a fast moving environment where agility and a positive approach to change and enhancement are central to our progress. Our mission is ‘to deliver world-class shared professional services to help our partners achieve their global ambitions’.
We are now looking to recruit a Maintenance Officer to join our Estates Team, based at our Penryn Campus. You will be a key member of the Estates Service with responsibility for ensuring that the maintenance requirements of the campus and associated assets are undertaken in a safe and efficient manner.
You will work closely with both the Building and Engineering Maintenance Managers and the wider Estates teams to ensure that estate maintenance requirements are well defined, co-ordinated with other activities and reported and monitored through the Estates Helpdesk.
The successful candidate will liaise closely with key stakeholders across FX Plus and both universities. You will support in organising planned and reactive maintenance activities; appointing and supervising the work of external contractors to ensure that work is performed safely, professionally and efficiently.
It is a varied role and represents a great opportunity to join a friendly, close-knit team.