Maintenance Assistant x3 - 0742-24

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

Job summary

Lancaster University is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform minor repairs and maintenance across its 560-acre campus. The role requires general maintenance skills, excellent customer service abilities, and a flexible, team-oriented approach. Full-time with a competitive benefits package, including 39 annual leave days and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Generous pension scheme

39 days off annually

Family-friendly policies

Flexible benefits

All tools and workwear provided

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and making minor repairs across campus.
• Assisting trade technicians with specialized maintenance tasks.
• Covering various maintenance areas, including general and stores maintenance.

Skills

General maintenance skills

Customer service skills

Team-oriented approach

Flexible approach

Job description

Maintenance Assistant x3 - 0742-24, Lancaster

Client: Lancaster University

Location: Lancaster, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: eed985fe49aa

Job Views: 3

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Reference: 0742-24

Working hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-1pm; Monday-Wednesday 8am – 4.30pm; Thursday 8am-4pm; Friday 8am-1pm.

Is this the job for you?

Are you looking for a job which offers you:

• a varied workload
• the ability to work independently
• the benefits of being part of a great, friendly team
• the chance to develop your maintenance skills

What you’ll be doing

This role is responsible for inspecting and making minor repairs across our 560-acre campus. You may work independently or assist trade technicians, possibly within specific teams like electrical or plumbing, and may also cover other maintenance areas such as general or stores maintenance. The role offers a varied workload with seasonal changes.

About you

To succeed, you will need:

• general maintenance skills
• great customer service skills
• a team-oriented and flexible approach

See the person specification document for more details.

Why work with us

Lancaster University's beautiful campus offers a pleasant working environment with facilities such as a sports centre, shops, cafes, a multi-faith centre, pre-school, post office, and a library. Join numerous clubs and networks to connect with like-minded people. The university promotes a healthy work-life balance and supports employee needs.

We are part of the Facilities Division - Estates Operations, the largest division within the university, recognized with awards such as the Gold Standard Award at the AUDE Awards 2024. Our Facilities Maintenance team currently has 41 members.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• competitive salary with annual reviews
• generous pension scheme
• 39 days off annually, including university closure days and bank holidays
• family-friendly policies
• flexible benefits with some tax savings
• all tools and workwear provided

For more information about our benefits, visit our website. This is a full-time, indefinite position. To learn more or have an informal chat, contact Ian Watson.