Facilities Operations Assistant

3 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Northumbria University Full time

ROLE OVERVIEW


The selected individual will be designated to a particular facility or a series of smaller venues where you will oversee the effective provision of facility services, which encompass caretaking, porterage, and cleaning duties.

Additionally, there will be a necessity to perform minor security and maintenance tasks, as well as engage in emergency weather responses, fire safety measures, and university events, which may occur outside standard working hours.

For further details, please refer to the
job outline.

The positions available are permanent and offer a range of hours including full-time, part-time, and term-time only options. Kindly specify in your cover letter your preference for full-time or part-time work.

TEAM INSIGHT

Within the Facilities & Estates department, we provide a variety of high-quality, customer-centric services that significantly enhance the student experience in terms of study, work, and living.

Our services are delivered through a combination of in-house teams and specialized partner solutions.

Our goal is to ensure an exceptional student experience by creating a world-class campus environment with a service approach centered around customer satisfaction and the principles of continuous improvement, cost-effectiveness, and operational efficiency.


The roles available will be based at either City or Coach Lane campus, with an expectation to work flexibly across both locations as needed. The requirement to work outside of university core hours, including weekends and public holidays, will be arranged in advance based on business needs.


CANDIDATE PROFILE

To excel in this position, you should possess:

A comprehensive understanding and capability to perform practical tasks related to caretaking and porterage.

Solid knowledge of minor repairs and DIY skills, with the ability to work swiftly and effectively.

Competence in responding to emergency situations such as first aid, fire incidents, and flooding.

Flexibility to accommodate business activities outside of standard hours, including weekends, public holidays, and shift changes with appropriate notice.

A valid UK driving license and the ability to operate a Luton/Transit or similar lightweight vehicle.


Ladder/PASMA training or a willingness to undergo training is required.

For additional information, please consult the
person specification.

If you wish to have an informal conversation regarding the role, please reach out.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Your application should include a cover letter and a CV. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are interested in full-time or part-time hours.

ABOUT NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

Northumbria University is a research-driven institution that unlocks potential for all.

We transform lives regionally, nationally, and internationally through education and research, addressing the global challenges of our time to enhance society and the economy.

Discover why we were recognized as Times Higher Education's University of the Year.


Northumbria has achieved significant recognition for research excellence and is ranked among the top universities in the UK.


As one of the largest universities in the UK, we serve over 37,000 students from more than 140 countries, supported by world-class research and award-winning partnerships.

Learn more about us.

Northumbria University is an excellent workplace that empowers our talented staff to achieve shared goals while promoting a healthy work-life balance.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including excellent pension schemes, flexible working arrangements, generous holiday entitlements, and a commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Our Northumbria Values guide our principles, defining who we are and what we prioritize.

OUR VALUES INCLUDE:

Academic Excellence; Innovation; Inclusivity; Collaboration; Ambition.

Our Behaviors illustrate how we operate and collaborate at Northumbria, reflecting our culture and decision-making processes.

OUR BEHAVIORS INCLUDE:

We listen and learn, support each other towards success, respect all contributions, trust ourselves and one another, and we are bold.


Our Values and Behaviors were collaboratively developed by colleagues from various roles across the University, focusing on the experience of working at Northumbria and identifying areas for continued improvement.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values the diversity of our staff and encourages applications from all community members.

The University holds a bronze Athena Swan award for our commitment to advancing gender equality and is recognized as a Disability Confident Leader.

We have implemented various flexible working arrangements and are open to discussing candidate requirements during the recruitment process.


We prioritize the safety of your data, ensuring transparency in how we utilize any personal information provided.

For more detailed information, please refer to our Privacy Policy. We seek a dedicated and customer-oriented individual who enjoys teamwork and is responsible for delivering a variety of Facilities services for Northumbria University. There are multiple positions available, including full-time, part-time, and term-time only contracts.

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