Multi-skilled Maintenance Operative

3 days ago


Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom University of Worcester Full time

Working alongside a team of tradespeople and maintenance operatives you will be responsible for elements of the reactive and planned maintenance service for all users of the University facilities.

You will deliver the very best customer service from a temporary repair to a project, placing the customers' needs at the foremost of every job undertaken. You will be required to use the University's Facilities Management software to update the with the current status of all jobs issued and take an active part in team meetings to ensure that best practice and estate issues are shared and discussed openly.

The University Estate operates over a number of different Campuses. The Estate offers a varied and challenging workload and the ability to solve problems and work under pressure at times is essential as you will be working across a varied portfolio of buildings, including some that are listed. You will be required to work in both academic and residential areas. Working hours are 37 hours per week with a requirement to work 14 weekend days which will be subject to rota (paid at an overtime rate). The summer period is normally an extremely busy period, and total annual leave should not exceed 10 days during this period. You will be issued with a uniform and will be provided with the tools necessary to allow you to carry out your work.

What's in it for you?

  • Up to 34 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) rising to 39 total days after 5 years' continuous service
  • Access to a range of benefits including our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme
  • Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
  • In-house training and development support
  • A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

Informal queries in relation to this vacancy are welcome and should be addressed to Director of Capital Developments and Campus Infrastructure Mark Evans

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).



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