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University of Essex Campus Services Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Essex, created in 2010 to manage its diverse range of commercial functions.
Accommodation Essex at the University of Essex are committed to delivering great service to our customers. We believe that we can best achieve this through highly valued and motivated staff who share our values.
University of Essex Campus Services Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Essex, created in 2010 to manage its diverse range of commercial functions.
The Role
We are seeking a General Maintenance Assistant to join our Soft FM Services team at the Colchester Campus. This is a hands-on, multi-skilled role supporting the maintenance, safety, and presentation of residential and academic buildings. You will assist with minor repairs, routine checks, basic maintenance, event preparation, and first-line response tasks to help keep our estate safe, functional, and welcoming.
Skills and Qualifications
The successful candidate must be confident undertaking the physical aspects of the post, have good communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service, and show a flexible approach to meeting operational needs.
The current working pattern is 8.30am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, with an operational window of 05:30 – 22:00 Monday to Friday, and 05:30 – 13:45 Saturday and Sunday.
At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.
To support this commitment we have our , a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based , which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives.
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General Maintenance Assistant - Uecs in Colchester employer: University of Essex
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