Site Operative

Birmingham Campus, but should be able to travel to other locations if required.   

- ABOUT US -

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is an employment-focused university, dedicated to ensuring students from diverse backgrounds develop the academic knowledge and practical skills to thrive.

We placed 13th for teaching quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 and 8th in the UK for ‘Social Inclusion’ in this league table this year.

We are now looking for a Site Operative to join our Birmingham campus on a Part time, permanent basis working 22.2 hours per week weekend Delivery.

- THE ROLE -

You will be responsible for maintaining the security of UWTSD premises and the environment. In addition, depending on Rota and need, you will be expected to carry out caretaking duties, portering, and minor maintenance, as well as other general duties required by the role

Please view the Job Description for further details, where you will also find a list of the essential and desirable ‘Person Specification’ criteria.

- ABOUT YOU -

To be considered as a Site Operative, you will need:

• Good general level of education
• Willingness to undertake first-aid certificate training
• Previous experience in providing grounds and minor maintenance service
• Previous experience of working in Higher Education
• Ability to identify potential risks and undertake risk assessments
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Adequate IT skills
• Demonstrates self-motivation and ability to work unsupervised
• Able to work as part of a team and in partnership with others
• Recognises the need for and demonstrates appropriate confidentiality
• Able and prepared to work flexibly, including travel between campuses and locations when required

It would also be beneficial if you had:

• Valid first aid certification
• Previous experience of providing security services in a similar environment
• Previous experience of switch board service
• Understanding of a Planned Preventative Maintenance

- BENEFITS -

• Annual leave entitlement is 28 days’ annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days

Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:

• Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay
• Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
• Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including additional paid maternity and paternity leave
• Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
• Support for mental health and wellbeing, including occupational health and counselling support services
• Staff discounts on a range of products and services
• Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme

So, if you’re seeking to play a key role in the upkeep of our university as a Site Operative, please apply via the button shown.

Closing date: 9^th February 2023, 11:59pm

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