Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative Sub Department Maintenance & Estates Location St John’s Campus Salary £26,707 to £30,378 Post Type Full Time Contract Type Permanent Closing Date Sunday 29 March 2026 Reference CDCI2502-R Working alongside a team of tradespeople and maintenance operatives, you will be responsible for elements of the reactive and planned maintenance service for all users of the University facilities. You will deliver the very best customer service from a temporary repair to a project, placing the customers’ needs at the forefront of every job undertaken. You will be required to use the University’s Facilities Management software to update it with the current status of all jobs issued and take an active part in team meetings to ensure that best practice and estate issues are shared and discussed openly. The University Estate operates over a number of different Campuses. The Estate offers a varied and challenging workload, and the ability to solve problems and work under pressure at times is essential, as you will be working across a varied portfolio of buildings, including some that are listed. You will be required to work in both academic and residential areas. Working hours are 37 hours per week with a requirement to work 14 weekend days, which will be subject to rota (paid at an overtime rate). The summer period is normally an extremely busy period, and total annual leave should not exceed 10 days during this period. You will be issued a uniform and will be provided with the tools necessary to carry out your work. What's in it for you? - Up to 34 days’ leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days), rising to 39 total days after five years’ continuous service - Access to a range of benefits, including our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme - Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme - In-house training and development support - A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria). We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels