Maintenance Assistant

The Department of Campus Infrastructure is responsible for the maintenance and development of the University's buildings, and are currently seeking to appoint Maintenance Assistants to support the team, undertaking planned and unplanned maintenance such as general repairs and minor plumbing in accommodation buildings, and safety testing.

The University has a fantastic reputation for student experience, and the diligence and professionalism of the maintenance staff is a big part of that success!

We would like to hear from you if you:

• Have practical hands-on DIY skills and the necessary vocational training and experience to undertake routine repairs
• Are familiar with and happy to work in the built environment, able to identify and remedy a variety of maintenance tasks and keep all affected informed of the situation
• Have a flexible approach to work and a willingness to undertake training to improve knowledge 
• Are committed to the role and able to work individually and as part of a team
• Have good problem solving, customer service and communication skills 

Further information

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis, Monday-Friday, with the on-campus maintenance team. Although this position is based on campus there may be occasions when you would be required to work in the city accommodation.

What we can offer you

• A very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• We are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities.

Salary: Starting from £24,044, rising to £25,433