Multi Skilled Maintenance Operative

Job Description

Magdalene College

CAMBRIDGE

Maintenance Operative

£26,648 per annum

40 hours per week

The College seeks to appoint a Multi-skilled Maintenance Operative to assist the small in-house team of tradespeople (plumber, electrician, carpenter, and painter) in providing day to day maintenance services to College buildings.

The post holder will work as part of a team to provide skilled maintenance assistance to all members of the College and to ensure that maintenance and repairs to the College properties are always completed to a high standard. This is a varied role that works in historic buildings as part of a friendly team. The post holder will have specific responsibility for assisting in the monitoring and maintenance of our buildings and systems, promoting a culture of safe working practices across the College.

Advanced, proven knowledge and experience of a building trade is essential– electrical, mechanical, carpentry or decoration. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a trade is desirable.

You should have experience of general maintenance including minor plumbing and electrical work and knowledge of basic building construction and decorating techniques along with knowledge of safe working practices. Candidates should have should be motivated and have the ability to work productively alone, as well as part of the team.

The position is full-time, 40 hours a week, and attracts a salary of £26,648 p.a. (pay point 9) and excellent benefits including contributory pension scheme, lunch when in college, 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), and the use of sports facilities.

To see a full description and application form please visit https://www.magd.cam.ac.uk/about/vacancies/non-academic . To apply please complete an application form and return it to the HR department.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 31st January 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £26,648.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/01/2025