About The Job

Permanent Full Time – 37 Hours per week

Interview Date: 22 September 2022

Driving licence is essential for this post

An opportunity has arisen with the Front of House Department for a Caretaker to provide day to day support with the preparation of buildings/facilities in line with staff and students requirements with additional driving responsibilities.

The post comprises of assisting staff, student and visitors by complying with reactive requests from the University’s helpdesk in a prompt and efficient manner. The post also includes assisting with general housekeeping duties, receiving internal and external mail and liaising with specialist teaching areas and technicians to support room resets/layout changes and collecting and delivering resources between the various sites as required.

Flexibility is required as you will be working a rotating shift: 06:00 – 14:00 then 22:00 – 06:00 Monday to Friday.

About You

Essential:

Have a full UK driving licence

Experience in housekeeping tasks

Experience of working in occupied building understanding not to cause disruption

Desirable

Experience working in the Higher Education sector

About Us

1st Degree Facilities is a trading name of UNEL which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of Northampton and this vacancy is covered by UNEL Terms and Conditions of employment.

This is an exciting time to join our Company as the University relocated in September 2018 to a new purpose-built, town-centre campus.

Right to Work

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview. Please note that the University of Northampton Enterprises Limited are unable to offer sponsorship to work in the UK. We can therefore only accept applications from individuals who are currently eligible to work in the UK.

Equality

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.

Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.

Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change. To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity/