Facilities Assistant

Discover the unique opportunity to work with our client at the Open University, a distinguished public Distance Learning and Research University. As one of the largest universities in the UK for undergraduate education, they are at the forefront of innovation and education excellence.They are looking to recruit a temporary Facilities Assistant /Porter -Driver to start 07/05/#####; the end date will be 20/12#####4. This position will be working full time, 37hrs a week (08:30 - 16:30 Monday - Thursday & 08:30 - 16:00 on a Friday) and is paying 12.03ph. You will be required to be flexible including working overtime - mornings / events and weekends, sometimes at short notice in order to meet the needs of the business.About the RolePorter / drivers are part of the central team who work across the university campus, carrying out portering and manual handling tasks, including setting up meeting rooms and event spaces, moving heavy furniture / goods and driving duties.Key ResponsibilitiesSet up and clean meeting rooms, lecture theatres and other venues as required as part of the setting up process - including setting up marquees and gazebosDeliver goods / print / stationery / equipment on campus and to regional centres / off-site venuesCollect and dispose of refuse including, confidential wastepaper and, on occasions, hazardous wasteDeliver and set up office furniture around campus and to regional centres / off-site locationsLoad and unload vehicles, either manually or using a forklift truck (where trained)Drive university cars, vans and lorries (up to 3.5 tonne) as requiredCarry out routine vehicle checks and reports faults to the Transport and Portering ManagerDrive vehicles to and from vehicle dealerships for maintenance / repairsParticipate in the porter / driver shift rota to allow duties to be carried out during university core oursAny similar or related duties required by managementSkills and Experience Essential: Full UK driving licence (category B)Desirable:Trained in lifting and manual handlingDriver CPC qualificationKnowledge and understanding of Health & Safety policies and proceduresKnowledge of a variety of IT software and devicesThe client promotes diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you feel this role is of interest, please apply online.
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