Multi-skilled Building Tradesperson

Salary

Salary: £28,778 to £31,236 per annum

Contractual hours

Basis

Full-time

Package

Generous and supportive benefits package

Job category/type

Professional Services

Date posted

08/07/2026

Job reference

RQ0000002132

Estate and Facilities Management

Permanent, Full-time position

Salary: £28,778 to £31,236 per annum

About this role

We are currently seeking an experienced Multi-skilled Building Tradesperson to join our friendly and supportive team based at our Bognor Regis Campus. The key focus of this role is to provide a high-quality service and cost-effective repairs, maintenance and planned improvement service to the University of Chichester’s students and staff at all University sites Stockbridge Halls, Fishbourne Halls, Chichester and Bognor Regis Campus. You will be key to maintaining the integrity and the performance of the University estate buildings and land. This will involve efficiently and effectively carrying out a full range of duties with the emphasis on multi-skilled works at various domestic and commercial properties including other general tasks such as grounds/garden maintenance at the University. As the building maintenance team is primarily responsible for the maintenance and repair of university premises, which includes listed buildings, a high standard of craft skills and the ability to work effectively with the minimum of supervision is required.

About you

You will have a good general education. A recognised qualification in a building related trade, City and Guilds or NVQ qualification in multi trade disciplines or experience in multi-trades activity e.g Carpentry, Masonry, Decorating, Tiling, Plumbing, wet trades and grounds keeping. You will demonstrate a good knowledge of health and safety in a professional building industry environment and be confident in using a range of hand and power tools.

About the team

You will be joining a highly professional, committed and student focused academic community and work within a small, friendly and flexible team, who are keen to contribute to our student experience while enjoying a good work life balance.

In addition to your salary, we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:

• A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE).
• A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
• On-site gym at our Chichester campus.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff.
• Extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.
• Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes.
• Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre.

Enquiries are welcomed by Sorin Pasca, Facilities Manager, Sign in to view email

• Closing Date: 02 August 2026
• Interview Date: TBC

You can view further details about the role in the attached job profile.

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All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer.

If you require any support with completing your application, please contact the recruitment team; [email protected]

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.