About the Role
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Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Term Time Only – 38 weeks per year)
Start Date: September 2025
Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 13:45–21:30
Friday: 12:15–20:00
(Some flexibility may be required to support open and visit days on weekends.)
As a Facilities Operative, you'll play a key role in delivering a professional, customer-focused, compliant, and cost-effective service that supports the University's core operations.
Key Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):
1. Routine maintenance and compliance checks
2. Portering duties, waste management, and handling deliveries
3. Heavy lifting, furniture moves, office relocations, room setups, and transporting goods
4. Basic maintenance tasks such as minor repairs and decorating
5. Grounds upkeep including gritting, pressure washing, and gum removal
6. Supporting a culture of “pride in place” to deliver outstanding services aligned with university goals
Please review the full job specification for further details.
Why Work at Manchester Met?
Manchester Metropolitan University is a fantastic place to work. Alongside a supportive and friendly team, we offer a range of benefits including:
7. Competitive salary
8. Industry-leading pension scheme
9. Excellent training and career development opportunities within Facilities Management and beyond