Multiskilled Operative

Information for the role of Multi-Skilled Operative
Salary £28,345 per annum for 40 hours per week
An excellent opportunity to join a prestigious organisation in a varied and fulfilling role within a small, friendly team. Your day-to-day duties will include:

Performing day-to-day maintenance tasks within the College buildings and College accommodation as directed; completing all job requests and reports in a timely manner.
Assisting College tradesmen with both planned and reactive maintenance tasks as a 'second pair of hands'. Assist other departmental members with a wide variety of maintenance and minor repairs as required.
Carry out department tests, including weekly fire alarm testing and monthly emergency light/CO2/refuge alarm testing.

A flexible approach to work and tasks and confidence in performing tasks with minimal supervision
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, The ideal candidate will have A recognised and relevant qualification e.g. through Apprenticeship or achievement of an NVQ and have a good understanding of carpentry, plumbing and general maintenance works however these are not essential. A full induction and training will be provided.

About Downing College
Founded in 1800, Downing College in the University of Cambridge has a unique and magnificent setting among twenty acres of lawns and trees yet is located in the centre of Cambridge. The open landscape has a superb collection of neo-classical buildings from the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Those living and working in Downing enjoy a beautiful environment unique in Cambridge in its spaciousness.
The College is composed of approximately 50 Fellows and 165 non-academic staff and its aim is to help all students to develop their academic ability and personal potential during their time here. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and informal community for Fellows, staff and students alike. Set within this expansive and beautiful landscape, Downing also has a thriving conference business and provides customers with a choice of superior conference, meeting and theatre facilities.

The post of Multi-skilled Operative is a permanent, full-time role. Applications are invited from suitably experienced candidates.
Hours of work are 8 hours per day (with an unpaid 30-minute lunch break), starting between 7.30 am and 8.00 am usually Monday to Friday. Weekend work will be required between June and October, exact dates are confirmed in advance. When working weekends, your days off with be scheduled in the week. The annual salary is £28,345 per annum for 40 hours per week (Step 30 on the College Salary Scale). In addition to the salary, we offer an attractive benefits package including:

33 days Holiday (including bank holidays)
Discretionary Bonus scheme
Free College Lunches on working days
Pension scheme (with matched contribution up to 10%)
Free access to an Employee Assistance programme 24/7
Healthcare Cash scheme (e.g. for prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy)
Free Life Assurance cover
Optional subsidised private medical and dental schemes
Cycle purchase scheme, giving substantial savings on cycle purchase
Free use of on-site Gym facilities
Free on-site Car parking
Social events
An additional Day Off for your Birthday!