Maintenance Assistant - Full Time, Permanent

About the job: To carry out response, planned and statutory maintenance in the University Student and Staff & Family accommodation properties. The post will involve working irregular shift patterns 5 over 7 days for an eight hour duration per shift and may cover out of hours call outs. (The shift pattern does not require overnight working and includes a 18% shift allowance). About the person: The successful candidate must have, and our application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria: Hold a relevant academic and/or vocational qualification in a trade (building, electrical, joinery, plumbing etc) e.g. NVQ 2 (or equivalent) or time served. Have substantial recent relevant post apprenticeship experience in a building/electrical/plumbing role maintaining building, systems and plant in a similar environment to the University. Have a working knowledge of building/electrical/plumbing systems. Have comprehensive knowledge of relevant building and maintenance systems, equipment and processes. Hola a valid full UK driving licence. Are available out of hours, work on an irregular shift pattern and willing to participate in additional overtime when requested. Are willing to carry a work phone and IPAD. Are available for out of hours work (including statutory holiday periods) and be on an call out rota (if required) To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website. JBLE1_NI