The Goethe-Institut London is seeking a Maintenance Technician to oversee general maintenance and keep our building and facilities safe, functional and well maintained. Start date: 15 September 2026 This is a full-time position with a workload of 39 hours per week. The position is remunerated in accordance with the current pay scale for locally employed staff of the Goethe-Institutes in the United Kingdom. The starting salary is £30,005.64 per annum. Annual leave amounts to 26 days plus public. Very good technical knowledge and vocational skills acquired through relevant work experience. General Maintenance Duties Logistics Events & AV Technology Miscellaneous Please complete our official application form, which can be downloaded via the link below, and send it to [email protected] by midnight on 3 September 2026. Please state the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your e-mail.Job Description
Job Requirements
This includes:
Good knowledge of sanitary facilities and the functioning and maintenance of large building heating and air-conditioning systems
Good knowledge of electrics
Basic knowledge of analogue and digital projection systems
Very good mechanical skills
Very good knowledge of and proven experience in servicing, repair and maintenance
Good knowledge of Health & Safety
Very good knowledge of English and knowledge of German is desirable but not essential
Ability to handle multiple tasks where content and goals have been clearly specified; ability to carry out tasks independently and largely unsupervised
Willingness to be flexible regarding work schedules
Service-focused attitude towards colleagues and service providersJob Responsibilities
Monitoring of safety, functionality and cleanliness of the building and the facilities incl. guest rooms
Point of contact for maintenance companies and any technical issues in the building
Troubleshooting and rectifying defects, either directly or, where appropriate and after prior consultation, by calling in external companies in application of compliance rules
Smaller decorating tasks
Supervising the cleanliness of the outdoor areas
Checking Health & Safety guidelines are followed
Dispatching, distributing and receiving mail, parcels and larger deliveries
Collaborating on internal (and, where applicable, external) events
Setting out furniture and equipment for events, classes and exhibitions in collaboration with the Events Technician
Maintenance and regular inspection of technical equipment in the classrooms
Ordering stationery
Covering for Reception Staff and Event Technician as requiredUseful Links
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