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Maintenance Operative

Reed
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 8AG, England

Salary

£36,130 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Maintenance Operative position in Cambridge offers a salary of up to £36,130.
  • This full-time role requires candidates to have relevant experience in maintenance tasks, ideally with hands-on skills in carpentry, plumbing, and general building maintenance.
  • The successful applicant will work within a small team to perform both preventative and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Key responsibilities include maintaining service records, collaborating with university departments, and assisting in cost estimation.
  • Candidates should be prepared for potential travel between campuses and occasional weekend or out-of-hours work.

Job Title: Maintenance Operative

Salary: Up to £36,130Job Family: FacilitiesWork Base: CambridgeHours of Work: Full time, 37 hours per weekResponsible to: Asset ManagerResponsible for: No direct line management responsibility

Do you enjoy hands-on work and take pride in maintaining a high-quality environment?

Are you looking to make a tangible impact on a vibrant campus?

Purpose of Job:Work within a small maintenance team to undertake both preventative and reactive maintenance tasks, ensuring the built environment is maintained to deliver a positive student experience, client satisfaction, and value for money.

Principal Accountabilities:

  1. Carry out assigned maintenance and small works within identified timescales, including carpentry, building maintenance, minor plumbing repairs, painting & decorating, floor laying, compliance tasks (P.A.T. testing, Legionella control, fire alarm testing), and updating maintenance service records.
  2. Ensure health and safety practices are followed and maintain awareness of changes in legislation related to the built environment and health and safety.
  3. Assist the Maintenance Supervisor in preparing cost estimates and other activities as required.
  4. Ensure all documentation for works undertaken is kept up to date and readily available using online systems.
  5. Maintain effective liaison and collaboration with Client User departments, staff across the University, and students to ensure effective customer service.
  6. Collaborate with other teams within Estates and Facilities Services, embracing a “One Team” approach.
  7. Travel between campuses may be required, including some weekend and out-of-hours work as requested by the Maintenance Supervisor.
  8. Comply with Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR requirements in all working practices, maintaining confidentiality, integrity, availability, accuracy, currency, and security of information.
  9. Perform other duties as required, commensurate with your grade.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to maintaining a high-quality environment for our university community. Apply today and make a difference!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.