Buildings and Facilities Assistant, Uxbridge
Location: Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 4fc3cca6e3ed
Job Views: 21
Posted: 22.06.2025
Expiry Date: 06.08.2025
Job Description:
Role and Responsibilities:
* Undertake preliminary investigation and repair of defect reports (e.g., plumbing, electrical, building/carpentry, general repairs) or make safe and report clear information to the relevant supervisor or University Estates Department for further action via verbal or electronic means daily.
* Carry out basic electrical tasks such as replacing light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, lamps, checking external lighting, safe isolation, and resetting circuit breakers as per University procedures.
* Support the Buildings and Facilities Supervisor in completing PPM (preventative planned maintenance), Health & Safety duties, planned activities, and fire drills.
* Inform the Buildings and Facilities Supervisor when equipment and parts are used and require replenishment daily.
* Undertake manual handling as required.
* Prioritize own workload effectively.
* Provide clear and effective information to students when attending residences, directing students as required by verbal commands daily.
* Fulfill legal requirements of critical Health and Safety / Mandatory inspection and testing regimes, e.g., fire alarm testing, fire extinguisher checks, Emergency Light Testing, Legionella flushing/sampling, lux levels, asbestos condition reporting, PAT Testing, in accordance with the UUK Code of Practice for the Management of Student Housing.
* Follow University Health and Safety guidelines, specifically the asbestos register, COSHH, wear correct Uniform and PPE (provided) before completing any maintenance work.
* Maintain accurate written and electronic records, including the use of digital and electronic systems and tablet/PDA devices for all work carried out daily.
* Ensure security within Residences is maintained for students, staff, and contractors, following University procedures. Repair and maintain all security and access systems, locks, and keys using correct procedures daily.
* Support the Student Living team in achieving audits (e.g., ISO, UUK), accreditations (e.g., Investors in People, Green Impact), and legislative and compliance requirements.
* Liaise with contractors, other University departments, and sections of Commercial Services as required, following appropriate University guidelines daily, weekly, or monthly.
Person Specification:
* Good standard of education
* Ability to carry out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and safe electrical isolation training
* Evidence of formal trade training (e.g., NVQ Level 1 / City & Guilds qualification) or equivalent experience in general maintenance, carpentry, or plumbing
* Proven experience in a similar role, either in the public or private sector, with broad knowledge of maintenance duties
* Previous experience providing a service to customers
* Experience checking fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment
* Experience carrying out Emergency Lighting Testing
* Demonstrable experience using IT, including tablets, electronic devices, and digital technology
If interested, upload your most recent CV. Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and a supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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