General Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24320-24320 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle, NE1 7RU |
| Company: | Newcastle University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 29079-43964242 |
Summary
We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.
The Role
Ready to be at the heart of University events? We’re looking for an energetic and reliable General Assistant Driver to join our fast-paced Event Catering team.
You’ll be on the move delivering, setting up and collecting food, beverages and equipment that help bring events to life across campus.
A clean, valid UK driving licence is essential for this post. While Event Catering will be your main base, you’ll also jump in to support other catering units when needed, making this a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same.
This is a permanent, full time position (37 hours per week.) Normal days of work are Monday to Friday, but you will be required to work weekends or evenings depending on business need, plus overtime is required during events such as Open Days.
For informal enquires about this role, please email catering.staff@ncl.ac.uk in the first instance.
*Due to the salary threshold required for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route, we would be unable to provide sponsorship for this role
Ready to be at the heart of University events? We’re looking for an energetic and reliable General Assistant Driver to join our fast-paced Event Catering team.
You’ll be on the move delivering, setting up and collecting food, beverages and equipment that help bring events to life across campus.
A clean, valid UK driving licence is essential for this post. While Event Catering will be your main base, you’ll also jump in to support other catering units when needed, making this a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same.
This is a permanent, full time position (37 hours per week.) Normal days of work are Monday to Friday, but you will be required to work weekends or evenings depending on business need, plus overtime is required during events such as Open Days.
For informal enquires about this role, please email catering.staff@ncl.ac.uk in the first instance.
*Due to the salary threshold required for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route, we would be unable to provide sponsorship for this role
The Role
Ready to be at the heart of University events? We’re looking for an energetic and reliable General Assistant Driver to join our fast-paced Event Catering team.
You’ll be on the move delivering, setting up and collecting food, beverages and equipment that help bring events to life across campus.
A clean, valid UK driving licence is essential for this post. While Event Catering will be your main base, you’ll also jump in to support other catering units when needed, making this a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same.
This is a permanent, full time position (37 hours per week.) Normal days of work are Monday to Friday, but you will be required to work weekends or evenings depending on business need, plus overtime is required during events such as Open Days.
For informal enquires about this role, please email catering.staff@ncl.ac.uk in the first instance.
*Due to the salary threshold required for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route, we would be unable to provide sponsorship for this role
Ready to be at the heart of University events? We’re looking for an energetic and reliable General Assistant Driver to join our fast-paced Event Catering team.
You’ll be on the move delivering, setting up and collecting food, beverages and equipment that help bring events to life across campus.
A clean, valid UK driving licence is essential for this post. While Event Catering will be your main base, you’ll also jump in to support other catering units when needed, making this a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same.
This is a permanent, full time position (37 hours per week.) Normal days of work are Monday to Friday, but you will be required to work weekends or evenings depending on business need, plus overtime is required during events such as Open Days.
For informal enquires about this role, please email catering.staff@ncl.ac.uk in the first instance.
*Due to the salary threshold required for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route, we would be unable to provide sponsorship for this role