At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality repairs and maintenance across university buildings and grounds.
- Company: Join a supportive team at the University of Chichester.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and on-site gym access.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with professional training opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on campus while enjoying a great work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Experience in multi-trade activities and a good understanding of health and safety.
The predicted salary is between 28778 - 31236 £ per year.
We are currently seeking an experienced Multi-skilled Building Tradesperson to join our friendly and supportive team based at our Bognor Regis Campus. The key focus of this role is to provide a high-quality service and cost-effective repairs, maintenance and planned improvement service to the University of Chichester’s students and staff at all University sites including Stockbridge Halls, Fishbourne Halls, Chichester and Bognor Regis Campus.
You will be key to maintaining the integrity and the performance of the University estate buildings and land. This will involve efficiently and effectively carrying out a full range of duties with the emphasis on multi-skilled works at various domestic and commercial properties including other general tasks such as grounds/garden maintenance at the University.
As the building maintenance team is primarily responsible for the maintenance and repair of university premises, which includes listed buildings, a high standard of craft skills and the ability to work effectively with the minimum of supervision is required.
About you
You will have a good general education and a recognised qualification in a building related trade, City and Guilds or NVQ qualification in multi-trade disciplines or experience in multi-trades activity e.g. Carpentry, Masonry, Decorating, Tiling, Plumbing, wet trades and grounds keeping. You will demonstrate a good knowledge of health and safety in a professional building industry environment and be confident in using a range of hand and power tools.
About the team
You will be joining a highly professional, committed and student focused academic community and work within a small, 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:
- A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE).
- 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.
- On-site gym at our Chichester campus.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff.
- Extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.
- Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes.
- Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre.
Enquiries are welcomed by Sorin Pasca, Facilities Manager. Closing Date: 02 August 2026. Interview Date: TBC.
You can view further details about the role in the attached job profile. Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you can demonstrate or obtain the necessary right to work in the UK. All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.
Multi-skilled Building Tradesperson employer: University of Chichester
The University of Chichester is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises teamwork and professional development. Located at the scenic Bognor Regis Campus, employees benefit from a vibrant community focused on enhancing the student experience, alongside flexible working arrangements that promote a healthy work-life balance.
