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Facilities Assistant

Close of applications: 10:00, 9 November 2018

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Facilities Assistant

£17,079 to £18,189, subject to experience. With potential progression to £20,275 through work performance

35 hours per week – Full-time (including evenings and weekends)

The University of Southampton Students’ Union (SUSU) exists to unlock the potential and enrich the life of every student.  The SUSU buildings on the Highfield campus provide the hub for our activities and this is an exciting opportunity to join the Facilities Team whose focus is to ensure that the premises provide a safe and welcoming environment that is fit for purpose at all times.  The Union is run by students for students, but our achievements are not possible without the support, expertise and partnership of our 80-strong core staff team.

As Facilities Assistant you will ensure the security of Union premises, be involved in front of house activities and support in routine health and safety issues ensuring we deliver the highest standards of service to our members. You will have great interpersonal skills and understand the importance of excellent customer service while possessing the determination to present the premises at their best at all times; you will also be prepared to undertake heavy work in an occasional high volume environment and will be prepared to undertake training to deal with situations which may arise across our premises, which will include first aid and fire warden training.  You will be proficient enough to carry out hands-on duties including painting and basic DIY-type jobs. As Facilities Assistant, you will also support and provide guidance to team of student staff working on reception.  

If you have the energy and drive to join this small team dedicated to ensuring a safe and welcoming environment, then we want to hear from you.  In return, we offer excellent terms and conditions including final salary pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. 

Benefits of Working at SUSU:

On top of developing you to become a Facilities Assistant, we recognise our people are our greatest assets and offer a number of benefits over and above your monthly pay.  

Closing Date and Time:          Monday 3 December 2018 at 8.30am

Interview Date:                      Wednesday 12 December 2018

SUSU is an equal opportunities employer which values a diverse workforce and we want to reflect the student body that we represent.  We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination and will ensure that our recruitment activities are mindful of equality and diversity matters.