Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative

Sidney Sussex College; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution seeks a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative to join their dedicated Maintenance Department. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a vibrant college environment. The ideal candidate will possess practical maintenance experience and excellent communication skills, ensuring the upkeep of the college's facilities. With generous benefits, including annual leave and a contributory pension scheme, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive community.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Free College meals

College uniform

Subsidised gym membership

Qualifications

• Pro-active, hands-on experience in all aspects of maintenance.
• Experience in a college environment is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Support high standards of maintenance provision for the College.
• Work within the Maintenance Department to ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

Practical Maintenance Experience

Excellent Communication Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative

Permanent, Full Time Post

Range £26,942 – £29,959 pa (depending on experience)
Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge University, is seeking to appoint a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative within its Maintenance Department to support the high standard of maintenance provision for the College.

This post would suit a pro-active, hands-on person with practical experience in all aspects of maintenance. Experience of working in a college environment would also be welcomed. Excellent communications skills and knowledge of Health and Safety are also important to this role.

This is a full time, permanent post, involving 37.5 hours per week. The salary is based on points 29- 33 of the University’s single salary spine, currently equating to £26,942 – £29,959 per annum. Incremental salary progression up the range is discretionary.

Benefits include an annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays; a contributory pension scheme provided by the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), free College meals when on duty, College uniform and subsidised membership of the College’s gym facilities. The college is also closed over the Christmas period.

A job description, person specification and application form are available on the College website at https://www.sid.cam.ac.uk/about-sidney/vacancies. In order to apply, please complete and submit an application form with a covering letter outlining your suitability to [e-mail] by the closing date below. Alternatively, applications can by posted to the HR Department at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge CB2 3HU.

The closing date of application is midday Tuesday 27 May 2025. Any offer of appointment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references; verification of identity and qualifications; and, eligibility to work in the UK.

Sidney Sussex College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes diversity amongst its students, staff, Fellows and visitors, recognising the particular contributions to the achievements of the College’s mission thatthat can be made by individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experience.