Facilities Operative

About ARU:

ARU is a vibrant workplace and our University is gaining prominence both nationally and internationally. We have ambitious plans for the future and we are determined that our students and staff will realise their full potential. Our main campuses in the cities of Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough have been transformed with major capital investment. With an annual turnover of over £200m, we are a major force for higher education and one of the largest universities in the East of England.

About the Role:

In this varied role, you’ll work as part of a small team, to ensure the provision of a range of day to day services including opening and closing the building, cash handling, porterage, room layouts, collection/delivery of post and such other duties as required. This is a customer focussed role, involving a substantial amount of manual handling and requiring an open and flexible approach.

You will have a range of GCSEs at A-C grade or equivalent. You’ll be an effective team player and have the ability to effectively evaluate priorities whilst working from your own initiative. You’ll have some relevant experience in a service-related field, and ideally experience of working within a large multi-site organisation.

You will be self-motivated with the ability to multi-task, you’ll also have the ability to work with practical and standardised routines, taking a methodical approach to your work. You’ll utilise excellent communication skills at all times and will have an understanding of basic Health and Safety issues. You’ll work an 8 hour shift between 07.00 21.00 Mon - Fri (Including an unpaid 30 mins break), but may be required to work on occasions between 0700-1915hrs. Flexibility in working hours is essential for this role. There may also be opportunities for paid overtime on a Saturday and on occasions during the week.

Informal enquiries can be made to Head of Facilities Management, Mark Brett at mark.brett@aru.ac.uk

Find out more about working with us.

We offer an extensive range of benefits including a generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working. 

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Guidance Notes: 

For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.