Residences Maintenance Assistant

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:

Accommodation Services require a Residences Maintenance Assistant to work as part of the Accommodation Services Team. Primary area of work will be at Kensington and Park Terrace Student Village.

Estates & Facilities are a very large multidisciplinary team that look after the development, maintenance, safety and security of over 150 buildings across various sites including a wide variety of world class teaching and research facilities and a range of diverse accommodation. 

You will be required to carry out day to day duties in student accommodation including investigating and repairing defects, routine repairs and maintenance, planned maintenance and health & safety checks such as routine fire alarm testing and PAT testing. Other general duties include receiving deliveries, moving of white goods and furniture to ensure the delivery of a high standard of accommodation.

The successful candidate will also be required to support the University in promotional activities e.g. visit days showing prospective students and other visitors around University accommodation 

You will have experience in a customer focused environment and a flexible approach to working hours and location as required.

Post is for 37 hours per week. Hours of work Monday 8am -4pm and TuesdayFriday 8am -4.30pm. Weekend work will also be required at certain times of the year.

Informal enquires should be directed to Residence Team Leader Kath.sultman@ncl.ac.uk  

For further information regarding Accommodation Services please go to https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/

To carry out routine, responsive and planned maintenance tasks and checks to provide a repairs service to agreed standards for customers.

To apply please upload your CV and cover letter evidencing how your have the skills and experiences as required and outlined within person specification.

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