Maintenance Assistant

Description:

The University of Warwick offers a varied role based at the Innovation Campus, Stratford Upon Avon. As a Maintenance Assistant, you will provide reactive and planned maintenance support to buildings, including statutory testing and repairs to electrical and mechanical systems and building fabric. This role involves carrying out essential, high-volume tasks to provide an outstanding customer service experience. You’ll assist Maintenance Technicians and specialist trades teams, offering the opportunity to learn and progress within your trade specialism.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out building maintenance tasks across the campus
• Provide maintenance support to electrical, mechanical, and building fabric systems
• Assist in transporting materials, meeting contractors, and helping specialist trades
• Carry out repetitive, lower-skilled tasks while ensuring high-quality customer service
• Assist with a variety of building maintenance tasks, contributing to campus functionality

🔹 About You:

• Practical experience in building maintenance
• City & Guilds NVQ Level II in a relevant subject
• Ability to learn from and assist experienced Maintenance Technicians
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain high standards of customer service

🔹 About The Department:

The Maintenance Operations Team at Warwick is evolving and growing. You’ll work across diverse campus buildings including research facilities, student accommodation, and sports venues, contributing to exciting events. You’ll be part of a supportive team, helping shape an improved service and gaining valuable trade experience.

🔹 About The University:

Warwick is a world-leading research university, ranked 67th globally and 10th in the UK. The university offers a collaborative and innovative environment where you’ll be able to follow your ambitions with plenty of opportunities for growth and success.

🔹 Benefits:

• Attractive pension scheme
• 26 days holiday plus Christmas closure
• Flexible working hours and strong work/life balance
• Generous parental leave policies and on-site childcare
• Savings on products and services
• Living Wage employer