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Caretaker in Brighton

Employer
University of Brighton
Location
Brighton, East Sussex
Salary
£17,751 to £19,202 per annum (plus 10% shift allowance)
Closing date
5 May 2019

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Sector
Construction, Cleaning, Education, Support
Function
Maintenance
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Location: Brighton - Moulsecoomb

Salary: £17,751 to £19,202 per annum (plus 10% shift allowance)

Contract Length: 12 months

Our Caretakers work flexibly as part of a small, friendly team and play a key role in ensuring a pleasant home environment for our students. Based at our Moulsecoomb Halls of Residence, the role will involve general day-to-day maintenance tasks, providing a security presence, general reception-based duties and being a first point of contact for our students and visitors.

To succeed in the role, you will need experience of resolving basic maintenance issues and of working in an environment where high standards of cleanliness, safety, security and organisation were required.  The ability to work as part of a small team and contribute ideas is also essential, as is the ability to work with limited supervision and complete tasks independently. An awareness of the issues facing students in an academic environment would also be helpful.

Hours of work are based around typical shifts of: 07:00 - 14.45  or  13:45 - 21:45 on a rota basis, 5 days out of 7.  You  will be required to wear the provided protective clothing/uniform in line with our uniform policy, details of which will be discussed at interview.  In addition to the salary, you will be paid a 10% shift allowance.

In return, the university offers a generous annual leave package, including time off over Christmas, and an attractive pension scheme.

To apply please visit http://jobs.brighton.ac.uk/RH8041-19-121

Closing Date: Sunday 05 May 2019

Job Reference: RH8041-19-121

Company

The University of Brighton has a great deal to offer both prospective students and employers. You can benefit from higher-level education and increased employability, or as an employer, bring additional skills and development opportunities to your business.

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The University of Brighton offers highly flexible, employer-focussed professional training and staff development to suit your particular workforce’s needs. We can also work with you to quality assure your own in-house learning programmes. Our service offers an efficient way to provide your employees with leadership skills and relevant higher education which fits around the demands of their job. This can be delivered at the workplace, at convenient intervals to suit you and your staff.

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Other development opportunities for business

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The University of Brighton offers highly flexible, employer focussed higher-level training and staff development to suit your particular workforce’s needs. We can also work with you to quality assure your own in-house learning programmes.

Our service offers an efficient way to provide your employees with relevant higher education and leadership skills, which fits around the demands of their job. This can be delivered at the workplace or on-line, at convenient intervals to suit you and your staff.

We also offer consultancy and collaborative research in a wide range of specialisms. For more information contact traininganddevelopment@brighton.ac.uk


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Company info
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University of Brighton
Telephone
01273 600900
Location
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 4AT
GB

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