The Glasgow School of Art
Estates
Location: Glasgow, G3 6RQ (campus based and occasional attendance at our Forres Campus)
Salary: Grade 3 £24,685 – £27,319 (per annum. pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Applications are invited for a Maintenance Technician, in the Estates department at GSA.
To carry out routine, planned and reactive maintenance works across the campus, as directed by the Maintenan
ce Officer or Maintenance Manager. Working as part of a maintenance team, you will be supported by the Maintenance Officer and Maintenance Manager to provide a reactive repair service in general building services across our campus. You will be required to carry out minor refurbishments and upgrade works as they may arise across all GSA occupied property including student halls of residence. You will be expected to provide information and reports on ongoing repairs and to liaise and coordinate the work of external contractors as required. A working knowledge of basic IT packages such as Microsoft applications would be advantageous.The following experience and qualifications are necessary for the position:
• Postholder must be able to demonstrate appropriate skills and competencies gained from at least 2 years’ experience in maintenance works
• A broad knowledge of building construction is required
• An effective understanding of health and safety legislation within the construction industry is essential
• Ability to organise safe methods of working is essential.
Additional skills and attributes required:
• Able to respond flexibly to differing and competing demands
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team player
• Committed to equal opportunities and diversity
• Able to respond flexibly to differing and competing demands
• Plan and prioritise workloads
• Excellent interpersonal skills
Closing date for submission of completed applications: 04th January 2026 at 23:59 BST
Interviews for this role expected to take place week commencing 12th January 2026
If you don’t currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are unable to offer sponsorship for skilled worker visa for this role as it does not meet the Home Office eligibility requirements.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact HRServicedesk@gsa.ac.uk
The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience.
We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art.
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