Location
Bath, Newton Park Campus
Hours
5 days a week, working hours between 6.00 am and 6.00 pm, with weekend work required subject to business needs
Salary
Grade 3 - Starting from £25,949 rising to £26,093 per annum
About the Role
Join our dedicated team at Newton Park as a Facilities Assistant in a varied and hands-on role essential to supporting Bath Spa University’s sustainability goals and day-to-day campus operations. You will play a key part in helping the university meet and maintain ISO14001 accreditation, focusing on waste management and responsible recycling. Your duties will include collecting and managing recyclables, supporting furniture disposal, and promoting green initiatives to staff, students, and visitors, making a tangible environmental impact.
The role also involves practical tasks to keep campuses running smoothly—assisting with room setups and university events, delivering mail and supplies, carrying out light maintenance, and ensuring spaces remain clean and safe. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work, and wants to contribute to a creative and environmentally conscious university community.
Additional Information
This post involves physical work including considerable bending, stretching, and lifting. The post holder must hold a current manual UK driving licence.
The salary range reflects potential maximum pay progression plus any annual inflationary increases. Appointment is usually at the lower end of the range unless exceptional circumstances apply.
Please note that due to changes in UK sponsorship thresholds as of April 2024, this role is not eligible for sponsorship as the salary falls below the required level.
Staff Benefits
Bath Spa University offers a wide range of benefits including a generous defined benefit pension scheme, enhanced paid leave (41-46 days depending on role), family friendly policies such as hybrid working and on-site nursery, an Employee Assistance Programme providing wellbeing support and counselling, transport schemes including Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes, and a wide range of discounts and financial benefits.
About Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University is committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity through education and fostering a creative, inclusive community. Our main Newton Park campus is set in beautiful countryside near a World Heritage City, with additional campuses in Bath and London. We pride ourselves on a supportive working environment, with values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, and sustainability at our core.
Experience
- Customer service experience
- Experience using non-powered tools for minor household repairs
About you
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to assess Health and Safety implications of tasks and ensure safe working in accordance with HSE guidelines
- Willingness to learn new skills and work processes
- Knowledge of cleaning products
- Knowledge of Health & Safety, particularly COSHH
- Full clean manual UK driving licence
Qualifications
No formal qualifications required, but relevant experience and a positive attitude are essential.
