Facilities Assistant (Epsom)

TN United Kingdom; Epsom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is looking for Facilities Assistants to support campus operations at the Epsom campus. The role includes opening/locking premises, security duties, and basic maintenance. Ideal candidates should possess good interpersonal skills and flexibility.

Benefits

Paid out of hours allowance

Qualifications

• Willingness to become a trained first aid staff member.

Responsibilities

• Opening and locking premises.
• Security and fire prevention.
• Basic maintenance.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

IT Awareness

Job description

The University for the Creative Arts is seeking experienced Facilities Assistants to support our busy Estates and Facilities department based at the Epsom campus, with occasional travel to other campuses. This role is crucial to campus operations, and your main duties will include:

1. Opening and locking premises
2. Security and fire prevention
3. Goods in/out
4. Basic maintenance
5. Supporting the University and its departments

You will work as part of a team on a regular shift pattern (morning and afternoon) and participate in emergency/out-of-hours on-call duties on a rota basis, with a paid ‘out of hours’ allowance.

Ideal candidates will have good interpersonal skills, as there will be daily contact with staff, students, and the public. You should be able to work independently, be flexible, and have a good awareness of IT. Willingness to become a trained first aid staff member is also essential.

If you wish to learn more about this role, please contact Tony Baldwin, Facilities Manager, or Cliff Abbott, Assistant Facilities Manager, via email.

At UCA, creativity and innovation are at the core of our mission. With a legacy of educating passionate artists, makers, and thinkers for nearly years, we are shaping a global future that nurtures talent worldwide.

Our campuses across Surrey and Kent are vibrant communities, each specializing in different areas of the creative industries. We also host a thriving research hub, leading in research on sustainability, design, textiles, animation, history, culture, and more.

If you are ready to share your passion for creativity with the next generation of innovators, we want to hear from you.