The Trade Team is an integral part of the larger Estates and Facilities Department. They are responsible for ensuring that the University campus network and estate infrastructure is maintained to a high standard which is fit for purpose and able to support the institution in delivering its key goals and objectives

We are currently looking to recruit one Multiskilled Tradesperson. The successful candidate will have experience working within a trade environment.

Applicants will be able to demonstrate their contemporary and customer focused skills, combined with effective written and verbal communication skills. They must be able to maintain the highest personal standards representing the front facing service of the University and to demonstrate the ability to deal with difficult and occasional stressful circumstances, in order to provide a clean, safe and secure environment for all students, staff and guests of the University. The ability to assess situations and respond efficiently and effectively is an essential requirement for this role. Candidates will be motivated, target driven and keen to learn and develop new or existing professional skills.

Prior consideration for interview will be given to those in the University redeployment pool.

The normal working hours are 8am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday, and 8am to 3:30pm on a Friday. However, start and finish times may vary due to “On Call” week (1 week in 3) where the post holder will work they will work an extended day until 6pm (Monday to Thursday), 5:30pm (Friday).as well as occasionally being expected to work outside normal core hours (rota, such as at weekends, to assist at special University functions, returning weekend, open days, public events, and conferences during term time and vacations.

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you.

#yourCCCU

How to apply

Start date for applications: 9th May 2024
Closing date for applications: 31st May 2024
Interviews are to be held: 10th June 2024

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Mark Harris (Mark.harris@canterbury.ac.uk) (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ04929

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.