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Facilities Assistant/Caretaker/Site Maintenance

Close of applications: 12:00, 30 September 2021

Internally known as Facilities Assistant

Salary Scale C; (£20,111-£24,826) (pro-rata)

35 hours per week - permanent position working a rotating shift system which includes working evenings and weekends up to 23:00

Part time hours will be considered.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual wishing to become a Facilities Assistant. The role is primarily based at the Students’ Union on the Highfield Campus, University of Southampton.

The Role

In this role you will be part of the Facilities team looking after the security of our facilities, setting up facilities for bookings and events, and maintaining and enhancing our spaces.

This is a manual role, including working at height, manual handling, and low-level technical work. You will be an integral part of the team that delivers a wide range of activites, events, and bookings for our students and staff throughut the year.

You will respond to any queries that arise during your shift, ensuring that you and the Students’ Union deliver the highest standards of service to our members.

The role will require you to undertake training to manage situations that may arise, including first aid, security, and fire warden training. You will be proficient to carry out hands-on duties including painting and basic DIY-type jobs to continually improve our facilities.

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Please note feedback will not be provided if you are not shortlisted for interview.

SUSU is an equal opportunities employer that 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.