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An education establishment with an international reputation and nobel award winner consistently achieving high rankings in national and global publications. They pride themselves on being an employer of choice, providing fantastic monetary and lifestyle benefits such as;

32 days annual leave entitlement (including Christmas shutdown)
Generous pension scheme
Occupational sick pay is significantly above statutory requirements.
Exclusive discounts on online shopping, travel, electronics, and digital learning.
Free access to research facilities, libraries and other services.
Public Transport Loan and Cycle to Work schemes.
Exclusive discounts include; sport memberships, cinema tickets, online shopping, travel, electronics and holidays!
Access to professional development and learning opportunities.Your new role

The majority of work is reactive so the suitable candidate must have experience with reactive maintenance. There is however some element of planned works involved in the role.
You must be able to use a mobile phone to receive daily jobs from the Resource Planners (you will eventually be upgrading to a PDA).
You will mainly report into the Resource Planners - you will liaise with them to get new jobs and confirm when jobs have been completed. Your manager will be there for any complex issues or advice required.
The work will be across 150 buildings in total ranging from brand new laboratories, offices and grade 2 listed buildings. All buildings are located on campus so would all be walkable from eachother.
The company have pool vans so you are able to use them however a lot of the time you will be walking round campus as this is quicker and more efficient unless there is a bigger job which requires more tools and man power etc.

What you'll need to succeed

Ideally be from a NHS background as works and equipment are very similar however this is not essential.
Someone from a commercial maintenance background would also be considered i.e. CBRE and Savills.
Electrical background.
Mechanical background is also desirable so you can change fan belts etc.
Must have experience with 3 phase LV network (Electrical - more commercial not domestic).
No DBS required.
Must be physically able as most jobs will require you to walk to and from as it is easier / quicker and more efficient.
Must have very good communication skills as will be going into various offices which may have directors, professors, students etc.
Must be polite, well spoken and able to get on with people.
Familiar with BMS or BEMS - software that turns on and off heating systems.
Full UK driving license and have your own vehicle to get to site when you are 'On Call'.
Need to be forward thinking and methodical - able to get to the root cause of the problem.What you'll get in return

Basic salary up to £37,100 pa (NOT including overtime and on call)
Pension - 21.1% in USS; 13.4% in ULPF
26 days holiday
6 days paid shutdown over Christmas
8 bank holidays
Put through various training
The company has put some operatives through degree's if you wish to further progress your career
Great Staff retention
Staff discount scheme providing exclusive discounts, including; online shopping, travel, electronics and digital learning.
Staff members can also purchase an NUS TOTUM cardCall out;

1 full week on call out (this will be 1 every 6/7 weeks)
1 hour paid each day for being on call
4 hours paid for each call out
8 hours paid for each call out that is more than 4 hoursWhat you need to do now
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