Domestic Assistant

Aspire Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University is recruiting a Facilities Operative to support the university's facilities team. Based in Manchester City Centre, you will provide a professional, customer-focused FM service including maintenance, portering, waste management and parcel duties, working Monday to Friday 1.15pm to 9pm.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, strong communication, reliability and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing, hands-on estates or cleaning environment.
• Capable of heavy lifting and manual handling tasks.
• Requires a full UK driving licence to operate university vehicles between sites.
• Good communication, reliability and a proactive 'can-do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out minor fix-ups like unblocking sinks, patching walls, changing light bulbs, or fixing furniture using basic tools.
• Porterage & Setup: Move heavy furniture, deliver mail or parcels across campus, and set up lecture halls for exams or conferences. Driving equipment in a university van across campus.
• Compliance & Safety: Conduct routine checks on fire alarms, report structural defects, and ensure compliance with health and safety (COSHH) rules.
• General Upkeep: Assist with external grounds care, litter picking, pressure washing, and waste or recycling disposal.
• Security & Access: Help open or lock campus buildings and sign in external contractors.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

General maintenance

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Facilities Operative
Manchester City Centre
Monday to Friday
1.15pm to 9pm
Must have Full UK Driving Licence
Temp to perm term time only 38 weeks per year
One of Manchester’s leading Universities is recruiting a Facilities Operative. The Facilities Operative will be working as part of the Facilities team to provide a professional, customer focused, compliant and cost effective FM service to support core University objectives including: compliance inspections and maintenance, portering, waste management and parcel duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out minor fix-ups like unblocking sinks, patching walls, changing light bulbs, or fixing furniture using basic tools.
• Porterage & Setup: Move heavy furniture, deliver mail or parcels across campus, and set up lecture halls for exams or conferences. Driving equipment in a university van across campus.
• Compliance & Safety: Conduct routine checks on fire alarms, report structural defects, and ensure compliance with health and safety (COSHH) rules.
• General Upkeep: Assist with external grounds care, litter picking, pressure washing, and waste or recycling disposal.
• Security & Access: Help open or lock campus buildings and sign in external contractors.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Background in a customer-facing, hands-on estates or cleaning environment.
• Physical Fitness: Capable of heavy lifting and manual handling tasks.
• Driving Licence: requires a full, UK driving licence to operate university vehicles between sites.
• Soft Skills: Good communication, reliability, and a proactive "can-do" attitude.