Loughborough University

Driver/General Assistant

Loughborough University

Skilled Worker, A ratingFull-timePosted 2 weeks ago

Job Description

Estates & Facilities Management

The position available is full time, for 37 hours per week on an open ended (5 over 7), 52 week contract.

Estates & Facilities Management are the campus hospitality provider at Loughborough University. We provide accommodation and catering within our halls of residence and within our various food and bar outlets for students, staff and visitors.

We require a Driver/General Assistant to work within our Catering Team. The post holder will be required to drive a delivery vehicle on and off campus and will be responsible for the collection and delivery of food general goods and equipment.

Informal enquiries should be made to Monica Totterdell, Sales & Marketing Coordinator by email at [email protected]

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

To meet the requirements set by the University Insurers all employees who are required to drive as part of their job role must be aged 21 or over. Drivers of the age of 18 – 20 may be employed but will be required to undergo a driving training/competence programme.

Our Benefits

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme

Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities

Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options

Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support

Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.

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