Trades Assistant

Department

Directorate of Technology, Estates and Facilities

Salary

£28,778 - £32,080 per year

Grade

Grade 4

Contract status

Open

Hours of work

Full-time

Based at

University of York campus

Interview date

To be confirmed

Posted Date

12/10/2026

Apply by

26/10/2026

Job Reference

15361

Documents

• Job Description (15361).pdf (PDF, 405.16kb)

Role Description

Department

The Directorate of Estates is responsible for providing outstanding work, study, research facilities, and facilities to enhance the student experience, on campus and online.

Role This role is part of the Estates Operations & Maintenance team.

The main purpose of the role is to carry out semi-skilled reactive, planned preventative maintenance (PPM) reactive maintenance and minor works improvements. You will be part of a rota shift pattern to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays. You need to be able to work, when necessary, a 5 out of 7-day regime.

Skills, Experience & Qualification Needed

• Full UK Driving Licence
• General knowledge of health and safety
• Evidence of practical experience in reactive maintenance/minor works
• Ability to use technology for recording purposes

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact Paul Selby on 07931 384231 or Sam Atkinson on 07867 370015

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