Facilities Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Employee assistance programme

Training opportunities

Cycle to work

Bus travel between campuses

Job summary

University of Chichester is seeking a Facilities Assistant to support estate and facilities services at both Chichester and Bognor Regis campuses. The role is full-time (37 hours) with salary up to £26,757 per annum including shift allowance, and a generous benefits package.

The successful candidate will be versatile, able to undertake basic maintenance, lock/unlock buildings, and coordinate repairs via the helpdesk system. A rota across campuses is required, with shift patterns across two sites.

Qualifications

• Recent caretaking/campus services experience.
• Ability to work across multiple campuses.
• Basic maintenance skills and DIY knowledge.
• Willingness to undertake first aid training.

Responsibilities

• Locking and unlocking buildings on campus.
• Room set ups and basic maintenance in halls of residence.
• Coordinate repairs using the helpdesk system.
• Work on a rota across Chichester and Bognor Regis campuses.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Facilities Assistant

Job profile for 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 01/10/2026

Job reference RQ0000002169

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

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 across campuses, covering 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday with shift expectations on each campus 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: Sunday 18 October 2026
• Interview Date: To be confirmed

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.