Facilities Operative

at  Manchester Metropolitan University

A university community of 40,000 people takes some looking after. But we know just how important the service we provide them is and the experience they take away. Best practice, passion and innovation are core to our award-winning Facilities Team as they keep our university running smoothly. We keep things clean, keep people fed, keep people in shape and keep the Wi-Fi up and running – all within a supportive, approachable culture.About the role –

Focus on providing a professional, customer focused service, supporting various soft facilities functions across the area. Duties will include (but not limited to):

• Undertake heavy lifting, moving furniture, office moves, room set ups and transportation of goods.
• Undertake basic maintenance work as directed and in accordance with agreed procedures. For example – minor repairs to furniture, surfaces and painting repair of toilet seats, fixing sink plugs and chains; requiring the use of basic tools and equipment.
• Undertake regular compliance checks of the buildings, including routine electrical inspections and tests, water monitoring, accessible WC alarm checks, roller shutter testing etc.
• Cleaning tasks using specialist cleaning equipment when required

Hours of work:

• Undertake heavy lifting, moving furniture, office moves, room set ups and transportation of goods.
• Undertake basic maintenance work as directed and in accordance with agreed procedures. For example – minor repairs to furniture, surfaces and painting repair of toilet seats, fixing sink plugs and chains; requiring the use of basic tools and equipment.
• Undertake regular compliance checks of the buildings, including routine electrical inspections and tests, water monitoring, accessible WC alarm checks, roller shutter testing etc.
• Cleaning tasks using specialist cleaning equipment when require