Facilities and Maintenance Operative

Leeds Arts University; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist arts university in the North of England is seeking Facilities and Maintenance Operatives to provide essential maintenance services. Candidates must have experience in building support roles and access to transport for key holding duties. The position involves a flexible working pattern, including weekend shifts. This role contributes significantly to ensuring the university's facilities are safe and ready for use.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a building support or maintenance role.
• Access to own transport to enable acting as a key holder.
• A trade background and experience of supporting events is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential building maintenance and support services across the Estate.
• Assist with routine maintenance and repairs of university buildings.
• Act as a key holder to ensure University buildings are secure.

Job description

Overview

Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts University in the North of England. We have contributed significantly to the development of arts education for over 170 years, and have developed a national and international reputation based on the achievements of our students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Join our team of Facilities and Maintenance Operatives providing essential building maintenance and support services across the Estate.
• Assist with routine maintenance, repairs, planned maintenance and security of university buildings, furniture and equipment, and support the in-house team who are assisted by external contractors.
• Act as a key holder on a rota basis to ensure University buildings are safe, secure and ready for use.
• Assist in the preparation of buildings and logistics for University events.

Qualifications / Experience

• Experience of working in a building support or maintenance role or have undertaken these duties as part of another post.
• Access to own transport to enable acting as a key holder.
• A trade background and experience of supporting events is desirable.

Additional information

• The hours will be on a rota shift pattern including 6am starts, late finishes and weekend working. Start or finish times may vary depending on University activity and shift pattern.
• A full list of the essential criteria for the role can be found in the job description, and the role necessitates a flexible working pattern.
• Please note CVs will not be accepted for this position. To apply, click the "apply" button to be redirected to our website.
• This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring service check.
• Closing date: Sunday 2 November 2025 at 11:59pm
• Interview date: Tuesday 11 November 2025 (in person)

Leeds Arts University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all learners and expects our staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be made on merit, and as an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. In recognition of our commitment to create a diverse team that draws from our widest talent pool, we would particularly encourage applications from groups who are currently under-represented at this level, which in this case is our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants.