Full Time: 37 hours per week, working a 3 week shift pattern, Monday to Friday
About this role
We are currently seeking a versatile individual with recent caretaking/campus services experience, or similar practical work to join the team in the role of Facilities Assistant. You will be required to work across both Chichester and Bognor Regis campuses and any other University building.
This active and “hands on” role is responsible for the coordination and delivery of a range of Estate and Facilities Management activities including locking and unlocking buildings, room set ups and basic maintenance in halls of residence and on site working, ensuring an appropriate, safe and secure environment for students, staff and all visitors. Ideally, applicants will have the ability to undertake basic maintenance tasks, such as replacing locks, door handles and minor woodwork repairs.
The post holder will work on a rota basis, covering a 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday with shift expectations as follows:
* Early shifts 06.00 - 14.30 (Friday 14.00 finish)
* Middle shifts 08.00 - 16.30 (Friday 16.00 finish)
* Late shifts 14.30 - 23.00 (Friday 15.00 start)
About you
You will have a good knowledge of buildings services including electrical, plumbing, water hygiene, drainage and IT. You should also be willing to undertake training in first aid. You will be customer focused with excellent customer service skills and the ability to discuss and resolve issues with students, staff and members of the public.
You will have the ability to manage a repairs helpdesk computer system. You will be able to work successfully and effectively as part of a team; assisting others including undertaking routine testing and safety checks.
About the team
You will be joining a highly professional, committed academic community and work within a friendly and flexible team, who are keen to contribute to our student experience while enjoying a good work life balance.
In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:
* Defined Benefit pension schemes via our providers the Local Government Pension or Teachers’ Pension Schemes. Your own monthly contributions are enhanced with employer contributions and a substantial automatic lump sum life cover scheme enhancement.
* A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
* There’s also an on-site gym on our Chichester campus; a cycle purchase salary sacrifice scheme; subsidised bus travel between our Bognor and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre; 24/7 Employee Assistance programme to support our staff and extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.
Enquiries are welcomed by Steve Booth, Campus Services Manager, S.Booth@chi.ac.uk
* Closing Date: Sunday 12th January 2025 (midnight)
* Interview Date: TBC
Please note the University is closed for the Christmas break between 21st December and 1st January.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.
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