Facilities Operative

Aspire Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Recruitment is recruiting a Facilities Operative for a leading Manchester university campus. The role is based in Manchester City Centre, working Monday to Friday, 10am–6pm, with a requirement for a full UK driving licence to operate university vehicles between sites.

Temporary to permanent contract, offering a proactive, customer-focused FM service. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, portering, safety/compliance checks, grounds upkeep, waste management and handling parcels.

Qualifications

• Background in a customer-facing, hands-on estates or cleaning environment.
• Good communication and reliability.
• Ability to work to compliance and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and minor repairs around campus (sinks, lighting, furniture).
• Portering: move and deliver items and set up rooms for events or exams.
• Assist with waste management, cleaning and grounds upkeep.
• Open/lock campus buildings and sign in external contractors.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Estate/cleaning experience

Driving licence

Communication

Job description

Facilities Operative
Manchester City Centre
Monday to Friday
10am to 6pm
Must have Full UK Driving Licence
Temp to perm term contract
One of Manchester’s leading Universities is recruiting a Facilities Operative. The Facilities Operative will be working as part of the Facilities team to provide a professional, customer focussed, compliant and cost effective FM service to support core University objectives including: compliance inspections and maintenance, portering, waste management and parcel duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out minor fix-ups like unblocking sinks, patching walls, changing lightbulbs, or fixing furniture using basic tools.
• Porterage & Setup: Move heavy furniture, deliver mail or parcels across campus, and set up lecture halls for exams or conferences. Driving equipment in a university van across campus.
• Compliance & Safety: Conduct routine checks on fire alarms, report structural defects, and ensure compliance with health and safety (COSHH) rules.
• General Upkeep: Assist with external grounds care, litter picking, pressure washing, and waste or recycling disposal.
• Security & Access: Help open or lock campus buildings and sign in external contractors.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Background in a customer-facing, hands-on estates or cleaning environment.
• Physical Fitness: Capable of heavy lifting and manual handling tasks.
• Driving Licence: requires a full, UK driving licence to operate university vehicles between sites.
• Soft Skills: Good communication, reliability, and a proactive "can-do" attitude.

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