Brunel University of London
Infrastructure Operative - 15324
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College / Directorate
Directorate of Estates
Department
Estates
Full Time / Part Time
Full Time
Posted Date
10/08/2026
Closing Date
31/08/2026
Ref No
5194
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Position Title: Infrastructure Operative – 15324
Directorate/Department: Estates and Facilities/Facilities and Operational Maintenance
Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus
Salary: Grade from: £27,757 to £29,215 per annum inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £29,827 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution. (Pro-rata for Part-time)
Hours: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home
The Directorate of Estates and Facilities is recruiting for an Infrastructure Operative to join the Operational maintenance team. As an Infrastructure Operative, you will carry out maintenance and repair to the estates Building Fabric and associated assets.
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The Directorate of Estates and Facilities is responsible for the management of all Brunel's physical estate and provides a co-ordinated approach to developing, maintaining and adapting Brunel’s spaces to create an environment which supports the University mission. The primary duty of an Infrastructure Operative is to provide high quality maintenance services.
Main Accountabilities
As part of the Infrastructure Operatives team, you will provide a high-quality, professional and customer-focused maintenance service across the University estate. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, supporting a variety of trades and working closely with colleagues, Infrastructure Technicians and Infrastructure Delivery Managers.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
General
- Basic Carpentry
- Basic Plumbing
- Basic Electrical
- Painting and decorating
- Tiling and plastering
- Reactive maintenance repairs to building fabric
- Maintenance to the Universities Residential, Academic and Research facilities
- Inspection and maintenance of fire doors
- Assisting non-skilled and skilled trades staff (when necessary)
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We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.
Closing date for applications: 31 August 2026
For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk
If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk
All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.
Brunel University of London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under- represented in our workforce.
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