Facilities Assistant x2 at University of Cambridge

The role holder is as part of the team responsible for the operation of FM services on sites and in buildings managed by Facilities Management, supporting the work of the University

This role will be part of the Logistics Services team and supporting University Departments and FM Services across the Estate. The role holder will, with others be required to transport heavy and or bulky items, which include office furniture/ equipment, IT equipment and other items.  Whilst meeting the University’s Sustainability vision for waste and recycling. 

As part of the team, you will also carry out property checks on University vacant properties ensuring security and safety of these buildings are maintained, as well as working alongside contractors and providing access to buildings for reactive and PPM maintenance.

A requirement to have a clean UK Driving licence is desirable.  

The role holder, alongside existing colleagues, will provide facilities services to buildings and tenants as part of the Facilities Management team. The work supports the academic community and contribute to the smooth running of the buildings and sites.

The role holder frequently works non-standard and unsocial hours; sometimes working without direct supervision across multiple buildings and sites.

The role holder provides the following diverse and responsible services :

About you:

In order to succeed in this role, you will join us with:

• Basic D.I.Y skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with staff and visitors at all levels
• Good time management and organisational skills

Benefits of working at the University of Cambridge include:

• Competitive rates of pay with automatic service related pay progression and annual  cost of living increases;
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;
• Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries)
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution;
• Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;
• Schemes to support with relocation / the provision of accommodation

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email Estates Division on EDR@admin.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference BA40621 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.