Building Services Maintenance Fitter - UOD2316


Company:	University of Dundee
Salary:	£26,000 - £30,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dundee, DD1 4HN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

Estates and Campus Services is responsible for the security of the physical assets, staff, students and visitors of the University.

Purpose of Role

To inspect, test, fault-find, maintain, service and repair installed HVAC mechanical building services within university properties.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Carry out statutory maintenance, reactive maintenance and servicing of HVAC building services plant and equipment under the instruction of the building services coordinator (mechanical).

To work in accordance with the requirements of an appropriate 'Safe Systems of Work as an appointed Person in Charge

Participate in the operation of the Estates Department preventative planned maintenance (PPM) scheme and the associated management control system (help desk)

Knowledge & Experience

Demonstrable experience in fault finding, servicing and maintenance on a wide range of largescale industrial, commercial heating, hot water and general HVAC installations.

Understanding the working restrictions involved in live buildings, and specifically within areas where other relevant trades are likely to operate.

Knowledge of HVAC building services technologies, air handling units, fan belts, drive motors, pulleys, plant, equipment and infrastructure.

Knowledge of health and safety management systems. eg risk assessments, method statements, permits to work and safe systems of work.

We are one of the UK's leading universities - internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Conveniently located on the banks of River Tay, our main city centre campus is at the heart of Dundee - an up-and-coming, friendly, compact and affordable city with a rich heritage in design and technology. We also have campuses at Ninewells Hospital and in Kirkcaldy which are easily accessible via local transport links.

For further information about this position please contact Building Services Coordinators Adam Caird a.j.caird@dundee.ac.uk or Jamie Todd JTodd001@dundee.ac.uk

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