Facilities Assistant

University of Chichester; Chichester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Training opportunities

Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and

Job summary

University of Chichester is seeking a versatile Facilities Assistant to support Estate and Facilities Management across Chichester and Bognor Regis campuses. The role involves locking/unlocking buildings, room setups and basic maintenance to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience, be customer focused, and able to coordinate repairs via the helpdesk system. Training in first aid will be provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking/campus services or similar practical work.
• Willingness to undertake basic maintenance tasks such as changing locks and handles.
• Customer-focused with good service skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver a range of Estate and Facilities Management activities across campuses.
• Lock/unlock buildings, assist with room setups and basic maintenance.
• Work on a rota basis, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Job description

Facilities Assistant

Location: Bognor Regis Campus and Chichester Campus

Salary: Up to £26,757 per annum (including shift allowance)

Basis: Full-time

Job details

Salary: Up to £26,757 per annum (including shift allowance)

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Full-time

Package: Generous and supportive benefits package

Job category/type: Professional Services

Date posted: 04/09/2026

Job reference: RQ0000002155

Attachment: 0001MLN - Facilities Assistant - JP Sept 2026.pdf

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.