Mechanical Assistant (110428-0525)

About the Role  

For informal enquiries, please contact Richard Maine (Mechanical Supervisor) Richard.Maine@warwick.ac.uk

Please note - this is an internal vacancy, we will only accept applications from internal candidates.

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.  

Based within the Mechanical Services team, the Mechanical Assistant provides reactive and planned maintenance support, including statutory testing and basic repairs, to mechanical systems. The role also assists the Mechanical Services team in the execution of their duties as required; and completes lower skilled, repetitive tasks and support for other technicians to resolve job requests, including transporting materials and equipment and meeting contractors.

About You  

You will hold proven previous practical experience of working within the mechanical/building services industry and/or: City & Guilds NVQ II or equivalent in a relevant subject. You will possess an awareness of mechanical operations and systems, e.g. heating/ventilation systems and a good understanding of job specific and general health and safety in the workplace, including risk assessments and method statements.

You’ll have experience of planned preventative maintenance systems, the ability to work as member of a team, effective oral communication and customer service skills, proven ability to resolve simple problems and use own initiative.

You will hold a full, clean UK or EU equivalent driving licence.

For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description, click the 'Apply' button above.

About the Department  

Mechanical Services and the wider Maintenance team is a collaborative environment where team members are encouraged to grow. There is opportunity to work on a wide variety of equipment across the Campus. Here is your chance to be part of the team that makes Warwick University’s Estates Department one of the most enjoyable places to work in the Coventry area. Our mission is to deliver excellent customer service by creating, operating, and sustaining safe, high-quality environments.

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.