R220683 – Building Services Operative – Mechanical

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Estates & Capital Developments
Location:
Aston University Main Campus
Salary:

£24,285 to £26,396
per annum
Grade:  Grade 06
Contract Type: 
Continuing
Basis: 
Full Time
Closing Date:  23.59 hours GMT on Friday 04 November 2022
Interview Date: 
Wednesday 16 November 2022
Reference:  R220683
Release Date:  Monday 03 October 2022

The Estates & Capital Development Department is an internal Department of Aston University, supporting the University in its core business of education and research. The department undertakes reactive and planned maintenance with an in-house team and outsourced contract works, undertakes refurbishments and new builds to suit the needs of the University and leads on the environmental and sustainability of the organisation.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a mechanical operative to join a busy Maintenance & Engineering Team within the Estates and Capital Developments department .

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor the successful candidate will have a mechanical bias and will join the shift team, undertaking planned maintenance, reactive repairs, and minor installation of pipework, plumbing and ventilation systems at the Aston University Birmingham City Centre campus and Recreation Centre in Walsall. 

A formal mechanical / plumbing qualification is required 

All tools / PPE will be provided

Attractive pension scheme is available

Applicants must have good written and spoken English skills. Accuracy, attention to detail and high level of organisation are a prerequisite. A strong customer service focus is essential, along with the ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with a wide range of internal contacts at various levels. 

For an informal discussion please contact.

William Millar – Maintenance Supervisor – 0121 204 4230 or 07825592577

Steve Horton – Maintenance Officer – 07825592586

Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel.  We kindly ask that candidates do not send CVs or cover letters as these will not be considered.

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We are committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter http://www.ecu.ac.uk/equality-charter-marks/athena-swan/ , recognised by a silver award, and we are a Disability Confident Employer Level 2. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk