At a Glance
- Tasks: Support university operations with maintenance, portering, and compliance checks.
- Company: One of Manchester's leading universities with a vibrant campus culture.
- Benefits: Temp to perm contract, Monday to Friday shifts, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Great opportunity for hands-on work and career growth in facilities management.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a difference in a thriving university setting.
- Qualifications: Customer service experience, physical fitness, and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 25429 - 31079 £ per year.
Manchester City Centre
Monday to Friday, 12:30pm to 20:30pm shift
Must have Full UK Driving Licence
Temp to perm term contract
One of Manchester’s leading Universities is recruiting a Facilities Operative. The Facilities Operative will be working as part of the Facilities team to provide a professional, customer focussed, compliant and cost effective FM service to support core University objectives including: compliance inspections and maintenance, portering, waste management and parcel duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out minor fix-ups like unblocking sinks, patching walls, changing lightbulbs, or fixing furniture using basic tools.
- Porterage & Setup: Move heavy furniture, deliver mail or parcels across campus, and set up lecture halls for exams or conferences. Driving equipment in a university van across campus.
- Compliance & Safety: Conduct routine checks on fire alarms, report structural defects, and ensure compliance with health and safety (COSHH) rules.
- General Upkeep: Assist with external grounds care, litter picking, pressure washing, and waste or recycling disposal.
- Security & Access: Help open or lock campus buildings and sign in external contractors.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: Background in a customer-facing, hands-on estates or cleaning environment.
- Physical Fitness: Capable of heavy lifting and manual handling tasks.
- Driving Licence: Requires a full UK driving licence to operate university vehicles between sites.
- Soft Skills: Good communication, reliability, and a proactive 'can-do' attitude.
If this sounds like your next move send your CV to Annalee Wood at Aspire Recruitment today.
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