Apprentice Maintenance Technician

Imperial College London • London, England, United Kingdom • £29.20k / year • 1d ago

Job number

COO01308

Faculties

Chief Operating Officer (COO) Team

Departments

Capital Projects and Estates Management

Salary or Salary range

£29,199 per annum

Location/campus

London campuses

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

25 Nov 2025

About the role

Are you looking to kick-start your career? Do you enjoy making things, mending things, or tinkering? Then our Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship in the Property Division could be for you.

Imperial has a vast estate, spread across multiple sites in London and the Southeast. We need skilled Maintenance Technicians to keep our buildings and facilities working, providing a safe and functional environment for our students, staff, and visitors.

As our apprentice, you will be supported to develop the skills and knowledge to be able to provide a range of preventative and reactive maintenance to building systems. Over the four-year apprenticeship, you will work towards becoming a fully qualified Maintenance Technician - a profession that is always in demand.

What you would be doing

Apprentices will be trained by experienced colleagues and our specialist contractors to undertake maintenance and repairs to electrical and mechanical plant and equipment and associated building systems, including cold and hot water systems, heating systems, ventilation, electrical systems, and much more.

You will have work placements and gain hands-on experience with other Property Division Team - Find out more about the Property Division

You will combine your workplace training with a weekly day-release programme of practical and classroom-based sessions, fully aligned to the Level 3 Building Services Engineering Service and Maintenance Engineer apprenticeship standard, and delivered in Dagenham, Essex.

As well as earning a competitive salary, you will build a wide range of technical skills and gain a formal qualification that will help you in your future career.

What we are looking for

No prior experience is required
Applicants will need (or expect to gain) grade 9–4 (A*-C) at GCSE in Maths and English
We are looking for people who are passionate about making or mending.

To be considered for interview, you are required to complete the application with examples of things you have made or repaired, which could include projects at home, work or school. Please note that applicants who do not provide a supporting statement will not be considered for interview.

What we can offer you

The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Angela Williams, Learning and Development Officer - angela.williams@imperial.ac.uk

Closing Date: Midnight on Tuesday, 25 November 2025

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.

Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.