General Maintenance Assistant Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
An opportunity has arisen at Trinity College for a General Maintenance Assistant to join the Works Department, which consists of electricians, carpenters, plumbers, builders, decorators and maintenance handypersons. The team provides maintenance and support for the services and upkeep of the buildings on an extensive, historic site in the centre of Cambridge.
The main duties of the General Maintenance Assistant will involve providing both reactive and planned maintenance covering cleaning of shower heads, meter reading, ladder inspections, furniture moving, building condition surveys, reporting faults and problems, verbally and in writing and providing general support as directed.
Candidates should have experience of working within a buildings maintenance environment, possess basic IT skills such as the use of emails, record keeping and smartphone technology. Candidates should be adaptable, able to use their own initiative within set parameters, and be able to respond to emergencies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential together with the ability to work flexibly as part of a team sharing ideas and experiences.
The work includes climbing staircases, accessing awkward areas and walking/cycling between areas across the extensive site. The job holder must be comfortable working at height and should be able to use a cycle (provided) to transport themselves and tools around College and its surrounding sites.
Working hours are 39 per week 0800 to 1700 Monday to Thursday and 0800 to 1600 Friday with an unpaid hour for lunch.
Salary £27,557 per annum. In addition to the salary, we offer a benefits package, which includes contributory pension scheme, private health and dental care, subsidised gym and free lunch whilst on duty (subject to eligibility).
For further details and an application form, please click 'Apply on company site'.
Closing date for completed applications is Tuesday 11 July 2023.
Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 17 July 2023.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,557.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- On-site gym
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
