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General Assistant

Newcastle University

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £24,320 per annum.
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 13th February 2026
Closes: 25th February 2026
Job Ref: 29079

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
Ready to be at the heart of university events? We're looking for a reliable General Assistant Driver to join our fast-paced Event Catering team.

You'll be on the move delivering, setting up and collecting food, beverages and equipment that help bring events to life across campus.

A clean, valid UK driving licence is essential for this post, (DVLA check and health surveillance will be required) you will have use of a University vehicle for transporting event catering around the campus. While Event Catering will be your main base, you’ll also jump in to support other catering units when needed, making this a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. be required to work weekends or evenings depending on business need, plus overtime is required during events such as Open Days.

For informal enquires about this role, please email catering.staff@ncl.ac.uk in the first instance.

*Due to the salary threshold required for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route, we would be unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

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