General Assistant (Driver)

Company description:

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.

Job description:

The Role

Ready to be at the heart of University events? We’re looking for Driver & General Assistant to join our fast-paced on campus Event Catering team.

You’ll be on the move responsible for driving and delivering. You will set up and collect food, beverages and equipment that help bring events to life across campus.

A clean, valid UK driving licence is essential for this post as you will be moving and delivering catering and event equipment throughout our 50 acre city 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. While our main campus is located city centre on occasions travel outside of the main campus may be required to sites such as Cochrane Park of University farms.

This is a permanent, full-time position (37 hours per week.) Normal days of work are Monday to Friday, with core hours 10am to 6pm, but you will be required to work weekends or evenings depending on business need, plus overtime is required during events such as Open Days.

You will benefit from 42 days annual leave per year (includes 30 days leave plus 4-day Christmas closure and 8 bank holidays). You will also benefit from a USS pension of 14.5%.

To be successful you must hold a Full Uk driving license, you should be customer service orientated with a can-do positive attitude and great team player.

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

Interviews will take place week commencing 17 August 2026.

The successfully appointed applicant will be required to complete necessary DVLA checks Occupational health surveillance.

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