Job Description

Zone Assistant x3 (110807-0925)

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Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Estates
Position Type
Fixed Term
Duration
Fixed Term Contract until 30th September 2026
Salary
23,915 to 24,685 per annum
About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Andy Bastable (Zone manager (Non-Res)) at

a.bastable@warwick.ac.uk

Based within a Zone team, the Zone Assistant supports the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across the estate. The role includes assisting qualified trades staff and technicians in routine tasks, statutory testing, minor repairs, and general labouring duties. This includes supporting basic work across electrical, mechanical, and building fabric systems, carrying materials and tools, and ensuring work areas are prepared and safe.



About You
The ideal candidate for the Zone Assistant position is a dedicated and hardworking individual with a passion for hands-on work. Previous experience or qualifications in construction or maintenance is preferred, but a willingness to learn and develop new skills is also highly valued.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the

About the Department
Our Maintenance Operations Team is changing and growing and we're looking for skilled people like you to help us shape and deliver our new, improved service. You'll be working in a range of buildings and facilities that will challenge your trade skills across ground-breaking research facilities, student accommodation, sports, retail, and entertainment venues. But it doesn't stop there. You'll also play a key role in the major events we get involved with.



In Estates, we're always looking for new ways to make things happen, so whatever your trade, this is an exciting time to join us and make an impact. You'll be part of a supportive team who will help you build on your strengths and inspire you to develop your potential.



About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked

67th in the world

and

10th in the UK.

92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.*


Find out more about us on our website.

QS World University Rankings 2024, Research Excellence Framework 2021


How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Sunday 5th October 2025 at 23:55 (BST)

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV should include:

Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment). Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your cover letter should explain:

Your motivations for applying to the role. Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.


For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here.

Interview Date:

As soon as possible

Start Date:

As soo as possible

Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.



What we Offer
We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

An attractive pension scheme. 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure. Generous parental/adoption leave policy. Onsite childcare facilities. Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements.


We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.



Our Commitment to Inclusion

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.


Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.


We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

Safeguarding & DBS

The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.

Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice. The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults). All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.


Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.



Right to Work in the UK
We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.