Job Description

Please note that this is a term time only role.
A university community of 40,000 individuals requires comprehensive management. We recognize the critical importance of our services and the impact they have on stakeholder experience. Our award-winning Facilities Team embodies best practices, dedication, and innovation to ensure the university operates efficiently. We keep facilities sanitary, provide dining services, maintain fitness amenities, and ensure technological infrastructure remains operational-all within a supportive, approachable organizational culture.
About the role -
The position focuses on delivering a professional, customer-oriented service, supporting various soft facilities functions across the institution. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) -

• Execute material handling operations, furniture relocation, office transitions, room preparations, and transportation of institutional assets.
• Perform fundamental maintenance procedures as directed and in accordance with established protocols. Examples include: reactive lighting maintenance, minor furniture and surface repairs, decorating, re-securing sanitary fixtures, and installing sink components; requiring proficiency with standard tools and equipment.
• Conduct scheduled compliance inspections of facilities, including routine electrical assessments, water quality monitoring, accessible washroom alarm verification, and safety mechanism testing.

Hours of work:
Term-time only: Monday - Friday - Mon - Thurs - 13:15 - 21:00, Fri - 12:15 - 20:00
Please note that operation of institutional vehicles will be required as necessary.
Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.
Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.
Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached for that vacancy.
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