Job Description
Full time, permanent
Closing date: 23:29 on 26th October 2025
Interviews will be held: 10th November 2025
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University of Reading offers a truly unique working environment, spread across three stunning campuses. Whether it’s the 19th-century landscaped beauty of Whiteknights, the formal gardens and historic Great Hall at London Road, or the serene riverside of Greenlands in Henley-on-Thames, our "University within a Park" provides an inspiring backdrop for your career.
As part of our Estates Team, you’ll play a vital role in managing and maintaining our academic and research facilities. No two days are the same, and every day brings new challenges and opportunities.
The Role:
We are seeking a Reactive Maintenance Co-ordinator to play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our reactive and planned maintenance tasks, largely carried out by our in-house trades teams. This position is integral to the management and administration of our diverse portfolio of maintenance tasks, and it requires a blend of technical knowledge (ability to learn), organisational skills, and proactive problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in monitor and managing contracts: Assist in the scheduling and execution of maintenance tasks, ensuring contractor availability and timely attendance.
- Administrative Support: Handle the administrative processes related to maintenance contracts, including raising purchase orders, tracking invoices, and maintaining detailed records.
- Quality Control: Assist in reviewing inspection reports, coordinate remedial work, and ensure all tasks are completed in accordance with statutory requirements and industry best practices.
- Independent Work: After your initial training, you’ll be expected to work with minimal supervision, prioritising and coordinating the work of multiple contractors to deliver high-quality results within the required timelines.
About You:
The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills. Experience in facilities management, maintenance coordination, or a related field is desirable, but not essential. Most importantly, you will have a proactive attitude and a commitment to ensuring the University’s facilities are maintained to the highest standards.
Why Join Us?
At the University of Reading, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that makes a real difference to the lives of our students, staff, and visitors. You’ll enjoy working on beautiful site, with access to excellent resources and a supportive community.
If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and contribute to the upkeep of our campuses, we would like to hear from you.
Contact details for advert
Contact Name Guneet Bhatti
Contact Job Title Deputy Head of Reactive Maintenance
Contact Email address g.k.bhatti@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name Andy Malin
Alternative Contact Job Title DLO Reactive Maintenance Manager
Alternative Contact Email address a.t.malin@reading.ac.uk
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
