University 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 opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our Accommodation Essex team as a Caretaker at our Colchester campus. The successful candidate will be responsible for caretaking duties including providing a quality, customer focused service to all areas of the residences, rubbish removal and cleaning. You will also be responsible for collecting and distributing materials and equipment from internal stores, covering housekeeping staff duties as and when required and the distribution of student post.Candidates will hold GCSE's grade C and above in English language and Maths, or equivalent and an NVQ level 2 in customer care is desirable but not essential. You will be able to undertake the physical aspects of the post, have good verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to undertake minor maintenance tasks.Appointment to this post will be made on a full-time (38 hours per week) basis to be worked as required within the working operational window of 7.00am - 6.00pm, 5 days in 7 days.The current working pattern being 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 4.45pm Friday, 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.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 876559).*Further detail: Caretaker jobpack* Further information: UECSThis 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.