Facilities Operative (Term Time Only)

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the award-winning Facilities Team at Manchester Metropolitan University as a Facilities Operative, where you'll contribute to customer service excellence and support facilities management functions. This full-time, term-time position offers opportunities for personal development and a vibrant work environment. If you have a passion for service delivery and a clean driving license, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance (25 days plus 8 bank holidays and Christmas shutdown)

Industry-leading pension scheme

Excellent training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full, clean driving license valid in the UK for at least 12 months.
• Experience in the Higher Education sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and compliance checks.
• Handle portering duties, waste management, and deliveries.
• Conduct basic maintenance tasks like minor repairs and decorations.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Ability to Stay Calm Under Pressure

Job description

Join Our Award-Winning Facilities Team at Manchester Metropolitan University. With a university community of over 42,000 people, providing exceptional services and memorable experiences is essential. First impressions matter—and it's our Facilities Team that ensures every staff member, student, and visitor receives a knowledgeable and first-class customer experience.

We are currently looking to recruit a Facilities Operative to join our award-winning team. If you're passionate about the Facilities Management industry, have a positive, can-do attitude, and pride yourself on delivering excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you. Strong communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure are essential. While experience in the Higher Education sector is desirable, it is not required.

Requirements:

A full, clean driving licence (valid in the UK) is essential, as the role involves regular use of university vehicles. You must have held your licence for at least 12 months, in line with our vehicle insurance requirements.

About the Role:

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Term Time Only – 38 weeks per year)

Start Date: September 2025

Working Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 13:45–21:30

Friday: 12:15–20:00

(Some flexibility may be required to support open and visit days on weekends.)

As a Facilities Operative, you'll play a key role in delivering a professional, customer-focused, compliant, and cost-effective service that supports the University's core operations.

Key Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Routine maintenance and compliance checks
• Portering duties, waste management, and handling deliveries
• Heavy lifting, furniture moves, office relocations, room setups, and transporting goods
• Basic maintenance tasks such as minor repairs and decorating
• Grounds upkeep including gritting, pressure washing, and gum removal
• Supporting a culture of “pride in place” to deliver outstanding services aligned with university goals

Please review the full job specification for further details.

Why Work at Manchester Met?

Manchester Metropolitan University is a fantastic place to work. Alongside a supportive and friendly team, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance (25 days plus 8 bank holidays and Christmas shutdown)
• Industry-leading pension scheme
• Excellent training and career development opportunities within Facilities Management and beyond

How to Apply:

If you have the right attitude, a passion for customer service, and the skills for this role, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and a covering letter via our application portal.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Joanna Rolska, Assistant Facilities Manager

Email: [e-mail]

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, particularly those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.