About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the maintenance team at the University of Leicester. You will be working as part of a great team providing support to the wider university.
Annual leave is more generous in Higher Education than in other sectors. At the University of Leicester, full-time staff members can enjoy a generous holiday entitlement of 41 days, made up of 27 days of annual leave plus 6 university closure days and 8 bank holidays. This is on a pro rata basis for part-time members of staff. Not only that, but you'll also enjoy generous employer pension contributions.
The salary for this role would be comparable to an hourly rate between £14.31 and £17.25, dependant on previous skills and experience. This is paid as an annual salary based on 35 hours per week.
About you
You will have a minimum of City and Guilds level 2 (or equivalent NVQ) in Plumbing combined with significant work experience in a similar role. You should have excellent working knowledge and a good grasp of the Health and Safety practices associated with mechanical/building services.
You will be a hard working team player who takes a genuine pride in your work and someone who enjoys communicating with a range of people as you complete your daily duties. You will be happy working as part of a larger team to carry out reactive maintenance services across the University, supporting colleagues when the need arises.
If you are happy to be part of a rota to complete checks and willing to train and learn new skills, this role is for you.
Additional information
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Jayson Green, Reactive Maintenance Supervisor, at jayson.green@leicester.ac.uk.
Applications for job share will be considered.
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community.
We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Vacancy terms
Full-time or job share, permanent
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