Facilities Assistant

University of Chichester; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva pension scheme

Christmas closure

On-site gym

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Training opportunities

Cycle to work

Season Ticket Loan

Electric Vehicle schemes

Staff bus travel between campuses

Job summary

University of Chichester is seeking a Facilities Assistant to join the Estates and Facilities Management team. The role covers both Chichester and Bognor Regis campuses, with a 37-hour week and shift patterns.

You will lock/unlock buildings, set up rooms, and carry out basic maintenance to ensure a safe environment for students, staff and visitors. The ideal candidate will have basic DIY/maintenance skills, a willingness to train in first aid, and a customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of reactive maintenance/general DIY.
• Willing to undertake training in first aid.
• Customer focused with excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to coordinate repairs using the helpdesk system.
• Ability to work as part of a team and perform routine safety checks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver Estate and Facilities Management activities, including locking/unlocking buildings, room set ups and basic maintenance in halls of residence and on-site.
• Work across Chichester and Bognor Regis campuses and other university buildings.
• Respond to and coordinate repairs and safety checks as required.

Job description

Estate and Facilities Management

Full Time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Salary: Up to £26,757 per annum (including shift allowance)

About this role

We are currently seeking a versatile individual with recent caretaking/campus services experience, or similar practical work to join the team in the role of Facilities Assistant. You will be required to work across both Chichester and Bognor Regis campuses and any other University building.

This active and "hands on" role is responsible for the coordination and delivery of a range of Estate and Facilities Management activities including locking and unlocking buildings, room set ups and basic maintenance in halls of residence and on site working, ensuring an appropriate, safe and secure environment for students, staff and all visitors. Ideally, applicants will have the ability to undertake basic maintenance tasks, such as replacing locks, door handles and minor woodwork repairs.

The post holder will work on a rota basis, covering a 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday with shift expectations as follows:

• Chichester Campus Monday to Thursday 07.00 - 15.30 (Friday 8.30 - 16.30)
• Bogner Regis Campus Monday to Thursday 9.30 - 18.00 (Friday 10.00 - 18.00)

About you

You will have basic knowledge of reactive maintenance/general D.I.Y. and be willing to undertake training in first aid. You will be customer focused with excellent customer service skills and have the ability to discuss and resolve issues with students, staff and members of the public etc.

You will have the ability to coordinate repairs using the helpdesk computer system; print and action various jobs as required. You will be able to work successfully and effectively as part of a team; assisting others including; undertaking routine testing and safety checks.

About the team

You will be joining a highly professional, committed academic community and work within a friendly and flexible team, who are keen to contribute to our student experience while enjoying a good work life balance.

In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:

• A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE).
• A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
• On-site gym at our Chichester campus.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff.
• Extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.
• Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes.
• Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre.

This position requires a basic level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check to be undertaken.

Enquiries are welcomed by Steve Booth, Campus Services Manager, [e-mail]

• Closing Date: 20 September 2026
• Interview Date: TBC

You can view further details about the role in the attached job profile.

Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you can demonstrate or obtain the necessary right to work in the UK.

All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer.

If you require any support with completing your application, please contact the recruitment team; [e-mail]

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.