Facilities Assistant

Facilities Assistant University for the Creative Arts £23,700 - £25,138 per annum Full Time, Permanent Canterbury REF: 23-ESTA064-0736-4 The University for the Creative Arts is seeking an experienced Facilities Assistants to assist our busy Estates and Facilities department based at the Canterbury campus (with occasional travel to our other campuses). The post is an important and responsible position, and your main duties will include opening and locking of the premises, security, fire prevention, goods in/out, basic maintenance, and support to the University and its departments. You will be expected to work as part of a team on a regular shift pattern (morning and afternoon) as well as being part of the emergency / out of hours on call duties on a rota basis with a paid 'out of hours’ allowance. You will have good interpersonal skills as there will be daily contact with staff, students, and the public. You will also be able to work on your own initiative and be flexible in your approach to work. A good awareness of IT is essential as is the willingness to become a trained first aid member of staff. This role requires for you to have an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check where if you were successful the University will arrange. Closing date: Sunday, 06 October 2024 Is a DBS required? Yes The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) aims to be a welcoming and inclusive University that is truly representative of all sections of society. We particularly encourage applications from people from minoritised ethnic groups and people with disabilities who are currently under-represented within the University.Please note UCA may close a vacancy early in the event of high numbers of applications being received.