Mechanical Services Technician

Application Deadline: 22 October 2026

Department: Estates & Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park

Compensation: Grade 6 - starting from £33,951 rising to £37,694 per annum

Description

About the Role

• Deliver planned preventative, reactive and corrective maintenance across the University's mechanical services infrastructure.
• Maintain, fault find and repair HVAC systems, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, heat pumps, chillers and hot and cold-water systems. 
• Coordinate boiler servicing and gas safety inspections, ensuring compliance with current regulations. 
• Support the operation and optimisation of biomass boilers, energy centres and district heating systems.
• Supervise specialist contractors working on mechanical systems across the estate.
• Coordinate water hygiene testing and compliance activities in line with L8 requirements.
• Procure spare parts and contribute to effective stock management.
• Share technical expertise and support the development of colleagues.
• Undertake minor plumbing and general building maintenance tasks where required.
• Maintain plant rooms and service areas in a safe, clean and operational condition.
• Liaise with building users and stakeholders to communicate maintenance activities and minimise disruption.
• Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with health, safety and compliance requirements.

About You

• Recognised apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, HVAC or Commercial Gas Services.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical building services systems.
• Experience working within a maintenance or facilities management environment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Sound understanding of health and safety regulations and safe systems of work.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to agreed timescales.
• Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate maintenance records.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Positive, proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Experience of BMS, district heating networks, biomass systems or educational estates would be advantageous.

Additional Information

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to work across all Bath Spa University campuses.
• Occasional travel may be required for training and business purposes.
• Flexibility to work additional paid hours where operational requirements demand.
• Participation in training and continuing professional development as required.

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
• Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme 
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app