Maintenance Assistant (Compliance)
Department : Campus Infrastructure
Salary : Starting from £24,044, rising to £25,433
Closing date : Monday 07 October 2024
The Department of Campus Infrastructure is responsible for the development, upkeep and management of the University of Bath's buildings, and their upkeep is a vital part of our reputation for exceptional student experience!
We are seeking a Maintenance Assistant (Compliance) to undertake the routine testing of emergency lighting, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, RCDs, checking fire doors and compliance tasks. You will also undertake planned and unplanned maintenance such as general repairs, minor plumbing and testing.
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
A recognised City & Guilds or NVQ qualification in an engineering/building discipline (or a related subject) would be an advantage, but is not essential.
Further information
This is a full-time position, working 36.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
This role provides an excellent opportunity for staff to develop and apply for other positions, and this vacancy has arisen due to an internal promotion.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Craig Carter, Electrical Engineer.
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
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
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