"Maintenance Assistant"

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The RoleEstates and Facilities are looking for a reliable Maintenance Assistant to join their dynamic team in day to day maintenance across the University.

Based within the Estates and Facilities Service you will undertake a variety of planned preventative and general maintenance and installation tasks, as well as supporting other E&F teams and trades as required.

You will provide efficient and effective customer focused general operative services and assistance to a range of trade disciplines (building fabric, mechanical and electric services) for which training will be given.

You should have a good level of secondary education and be literate and numerate to NVQ level 2, demonstrable experience in a similar role would be desirable and manual skills in a wide range of building, electrical or mechanical disciplines is essential. You will have excellent customer care and communication skills and be willing to attend training as required.

This can be a physically demanding role, lifting, working at heights and within confined spaces will be regularly undertaken.

The successful applicant may occasionally be required to work unsocial hours or weekends.

For further information please contact Mr. Martin Elsy, Direct Works Manager, Estate Support Service, Newcastle University, Drummond Building, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU. martin.elsy@ncl.ac.uk.