Technical Assistant, Estates and Campus Services

Technical Assistant, Estates and Campus Services
£22,847 - £26,341 per annum

Estates and Campus Services

The Estates team design, repair, maintain and secure all campuses.  We aim to provide a seamless service to all students, staff and visitors.  Covering a multitude of services, we are available to assist with any issue concerning the University estates and facilities, safety, security and welfare of students, staff and visitors to campus.  The section has a mix of professional, skilled and semi-skilled staff and seeks to provide a highly professional service.

Duties of the Role

The Technical Assistant is responsible for the administration and management of the estates maintenance asset management and maintenance records and compliance systems, including the supervision of various service and maintenance contracts. The post holder will assist in developing a thorough system of Asset Management, and will integrate various ad-hoc systems to provide a robust electronic record management system.

The Technical Assistant will be required to monitor contractor onsite activities and carry out ad-hoc inspections, ensuring that risk assessments, method statements and compliance details are recorded, administered and updated when required. The post holder will be expected to develop a thorough understand of Health and Safety Legislation and University procurement procedures and processes.

A full list of duties can be found within the job pack attached.

Skills and qualifications required

It is essential that the successful candidate has knowledge of spreadsheet and database systems, and has previous experience in managing complex and varied computer-based record management systems. A general understanding of Health and Safety legislation and asset management principles is essential, as is excellent communication and organisational skills. It would be beneficial if the post holder holds a relevant qualification in property management or maintenance, or has completed a qualification in Business Management.

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

To support this commitment we have our Global Forum , a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based Faith Centre , which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives.

Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application.  Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please contact [email protected]

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