Driver & General Assistant

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle University in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a General Assistant Driver to support the Event Catering team on campus. You will deliver, set up and collect food, beverages and equipment for events across the campus.

The role requires a clean, valid UK driving licence and involves working a 37-hour week, typically Monday–Friday with weekend or evening shifts and overtime during events such as Open Days.

Qualifications

• A clean, valid UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, set up and collect food, beverages and equipment for events.
• Support other catering units when needed across campus.
• Work across campus for events; overtime may be required during Open Days.

Skills

UK driving licence

Job description

Ready to be at the heart of University events? We're looking for an energetic and reliable General Assistant Driver to join our fast-paced Event Catering team.

You'll be on the move delivering, setting up and collecting food, beverages and equipment that help bring events to life across campus.

A clean, valid UK driving licence is essential for this post. While Event Catering will be your main base, you'll also jump in to support other catering units when needed, making this a varied, hands on role where no two days are the same.

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.

This is a permanent, full time position (37 hours per week.) Normal days of work are Monday to Friday, but you will be required to work weekends or evenings depending on business need, plus overtime is required during events such as Open Days.