production worker London, England
Job description
University of East London
We’re the University of East London (UEL), founded in 1898 and proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and crafting a balanced, inclusive, and green future.
About Us
Estates and Facilities Services is a major support service within UEL whose key role is to provide effective and secure management of our campuses.
About the Job
We are seeking an enthusiastic colleague to join our team of General Assistants to assist in the day-to-day operations of UEL’s buildings and grounds, including letter and parcel distribution and collection, manual handling tasks such as, furniture removal, classroom set-ups, operating compacting equipment (full training will be provided) and providing cover for the Post Room when needed.
About You
You will be educated to GCSE standard or equivalent vocational qualifications, with good written English skills. You will be customer-focused with excellent communication skills, physically fit and able to undertake the manual duties required. A proven ability to use your initiative while carrying out independent tasks is essential. Previous relevant experience is desirable.
Benefits Package
Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE.
We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: 20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us), 25 days holiday (plus 3 days closure over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a shared success bonus of £4,250 pa, subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on; Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping.
Equal Opportunities
UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity achievements, including: zero gender pay gap, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.
We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at and are passionate about our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today!
