Semi-Skilled Building Maintenance Operative

This post is available immediately on a permanent and full-time basis, 36.5 hours per week. 

An opportunity has arisen for a Semi-Skilled Building Maintenance Operative based on the Streatham Campus. This position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to join a small team of operatives supplying a high level of service. This new full-time post is available immediately on a permanent basis. 

Reporting to the Handy Person Team Leader, you will be a member of the operational team working alongside other maintenance operatives in the Electrical & Mechanical/Building & Structural Services. Estate Services is responsible for the planning, safety, provision, adaptation and maintenance of buildings, grounds and associated services and for the development and maintenance of the University’s estate. 

The main responsibilities of the role are with the Mandatory, Statutory and Customer based Planned Maintenance Works across the estate. These works cover areas such as Gutter and Gully Maintenance, Footpath Maintenance, Scaffolding Tower supply and installation and when required carry out other tasks such as weekly Fire Alarm testing, Emergency Light testing, Fire Equipment inspection and when require, in house and task based training. The operative will be working within our Grounds, Academic, Research and Residential properties ensuring our compliance and safety. 

We are looking for a customer focused team player who can work alone or in a team and be able to use initiative to prioritise work demands and meet deadlines. Having prior experience or qualifications in Structural Works would be advantageous, you will have a starter/finisher mentality and methodical approach to work, as well as an understanding of all relevant health and safety legislation that accompanies these tasks.  

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment 

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces. 

Benefits  

We offer some fantastic benefits including: 

• 39 days leave per year 
• options for flexible working  
• numerous discounts at leading retailers 
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme 
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy 
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England 

For further information, please contact Elliott Maltby, email E.B.Maltby@exeter.ac.uk, or telephone (01392) 725388.   

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