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Facilities Operative
Job in
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for:
Aspire Recruitment
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position
Listed on 2026-11-04
Job specializations:
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance, General Labor, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Manchester City Centre
Monday to Friday
10am to 6pm
Must have Full UK Driving Licence
Temp to perm term contract
One of Manchester’s leading Universities is recruiting a Facilities Operative. The Facilities Operative will be working as part of the Facilities team to provide a professional, customer focussed, compliant and cost effective FM service to support core University objectives including: compliance inspections and maintenance, portering, waste management and parcel duties.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Repairs:
Carry out minor fix-ups like unblocking sinks, patching walls, changing light bulbs, or fixing furniture using basic tools.
Porterage & Setup:
Move heavy furniture, deliver mail or parcels across campus, and set up lecture halls for exams or conferences. Driving equipment in a university van across campus.
Compliance & Safety:
Conduct routine checks on fire alarms, report structural defects, and ensure compliance with health and safety (COSHH) rules.
General Upkeep:
Assist with external grounds care, litter picking, pressure washing, and waste or recycling disposal.
Security & Access:
Help open or lock campus buildings and sign in external contractors.
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience:
Background in a customer-facing, hands-on estates or cleaning environment.
Physical Fitness:
Capable of heavy lifting and manual handling tasks.
Driving Licence: requires a full, UK driving licence to operate university vehicles between sites.
Soft Skills:
Good communication, reliability, and a proactive "can-do" attitude.
If this sounds like your next move send your CV to Annalee Wood at Aspire Recruitment today
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