University of Essex Campus ServicesUniversity of Essex Campus Services Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Essex, created in 2010 to manage its diverse range of commercial functions.
The Role and dutiesThe opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join the Accommodation Essex team working in the student residential accommodation at our Colchester Campus. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day management of three Facilities Assistants within the residential accommodation. You will also work alongside the Facilities Assistants to undertake such duties as; removal of rubbish, general repairs and health and safety checks.
Appointment to this post will be made on a full-time (38 hours per week) fixed term basis to be worked as required within the working operational window of 7.00am - 6.00pm, 5 days in 7 days. However, in the interests of working efficiency the University may from time to time review current working patterns. Changes to working patterns resulting from this will be subject to a minimum of 21 calendar days' notice.
The current working pattern is 8.30am - 5pm Monday - Thursday and 9am - 4.45pm Friday with a 45 minute lunch break each day.
Qualifications and skills requiredThe successful candidate will have GCSEs, grade C or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent level qualification. You will be able to undertake the physical aspects of the post, have good verbal communication and listening skills, a commitment to delivering good customer service and a flexible approach to work.
Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone (01206 874588/873521).
*Further detail: Facilities Assistant Chargehand jobpack
This recruitment campaign is being administered by the University of Essex on behalf of University of Essex Campus Services Ltd, a wholly owned company of the University. Some aspects of the information provided on this recruitment website may not apply to this appointment.