Job Title: Weekend Campus Support Assistant
Location: Kingston upon Thames (KT1 2EE)
Salary: £4,256.15
Job type: Part-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 7.5 hours per day
The Service is a wholly owned subsidiary company of a University, established in December 1997. It is a non-profit making organisation providing facility management services to the University.
The Role:
Reporting into the Campus Services Site Supervisor this job is a front of house role which involves a regular amount of contact with students and staff and other users of University premises.
It is important that the Campus Support Assistant can conduct him/herself professionally as they carry out their jobs so that they and the Campus Support team are represented to the highest possible standards.
The Campus Support Assistant is expected to build a series of core “competencies” across key work areas in order that he/she can undertake a wide range of various duties.
Key Responsibilities:
Logistics
- To provide an efficient and courteous move (logistics) service to the University, ranging from relocating single rooms to complete libraries
- To keep Seething Wells stores and storage areas clean, tidy and secure Caretaking
- To set and reset classrooms and lecture theatres in a timely manner in preparation for specified use
- To ensure their classrooms, common spaces and public areas are set up and presented in good order and promptly report defects
- To assist the cleaners in cleaning and tidying and daily disposal of rubbish (and waste (compacted, where applicable)
- To assist in replenishing consumables in public and other appropriate areas, as required
- To move items around the campus such as boxes, packages, small furniture
- To assist with unloading of items into Goods Inwards and/or the campus post rooms and pottering across and between sites
- To help keep the outside spaces clean and tidy including litter picking, jet-washing, sweeping of paths, car parks, roadways and hard standing areas
- To be responsible during cold weather for gritting and clearing paths and walkways
- To operate the pallet truck
- To keep local stores and storage areas clean, tidy and secure
- To undertake carpet, flooring and deep cleaning duties
Maintenance
- To undertake minor maintenance works as might reasonably be requested. You will not be expected to work outside any area you have not been trained for (Full training and appropriate tools will be provided)
Security Services
- When requested provide an opening up and or locking down service supporting the Security team as requested taking responsibility for keys issued
Other Duties / Competencies
- To undertake driving duties in Company vehicles
- To report the following to appropriate personnel:
- Routine supply requirements
- Defects in building fabric and equipment
- Safety exposures
- To carry out cross site works using company vehicles as directed by the Campus Support Supervisor
- To undertake manual handling training and all other mandatory training as directed
- To effectively use a two-way radio for team communication purposes and for relaying information
- To wear appropriate uniform or other work-wear provided and maintain it in a good condition
- Adopt and use new technologies as introduces including the use of PAD’s for electronically logging, distributing and notification of completion of tasks
- To undertake relevant training required for the post;
The Candidate:
- Physical fitness and ability to perform the allocated tasks
- Smart appearance – uniform, including any protective work-wear worn while on shift
- Flexibility – able to change routines, and adapt working practices
- Initiative – able to work with little supervision and decide how best to deal with situations
- Ability to work well in a team and individually
- Strong Customer Service ethic
- Possession of a current and valid manual driving licence
- Good interpersonal skills with all colleagues, clients and students
Benefits:
- 25 days Annual leave plus the 8 Bank Holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Uniform
- Training
- NUS Card
Due to the nature of the role, no sponsorship or relocation packages will be available for this position and so candidates must be eligible to both live and work in the UK to be considered.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Service Associate, Facilities Administrator, Works Administrator, Support Administrator, Service Support Assistant, Office Support Administrator, Service Administrator, Resource Clerk, Campus Support Officer, Facilities Coordinator, Campus Support Associate may also be considered for this role.
