Summer Site Services Assistant
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,554 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Aberdeen |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | EST420M |
Summary
Two Site Services Assistants are required on a fixed term basis to provide a service and support to student residents and guests covering a wide range of tasks within the University owned and managed student accommodation. The tasks include reception, responding to incidents, movement of a heavy goods and rubbish, key management, and security patrols.
Creating a safe and positive living environment for all our residents. The post will be based at Hillhead student accommodation but the postholder may be required to work at other student accommodation sites during the term of the contract. Working throughout the summer period.
This post is a fixed term of 14 weeks – start date 8th June – end date 13th Sept
Key Responsibilities:
• To carry out a wide range of duties including manual transportation of equipment, furnishings and other resources used on sites, to carry out extensive carpet cleaning throughout the accommodation provision.
• To carry out a wide range of operational duties such as key management, mail distribution and delivery and refuse collection & disposal.
• To deal effectively with a range of different incidents as they present themselves including fire alarm activations, noise complaints, lockouts, intruders and other emergency situations including administering first aid (when trained) and calling emergency services or Student Resident Assistants in accordance with guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Adhere to University’s Health & Safety policy. Carry out a range of Health & Safety related tasks including Fire Equipment Checks, reacting to adverse weather conditions, site security patrols in all weather conditions.
• To deal with a range of student, staff and conference guest queries, undertaking tours of the Village with prospective students and families.
• To be flexible in your approach to work and to undertake any other reasonable duties as may be requested by your line manager to meet University operational requirements and to maintain a safe, clean and secure campus.
• To assist in the preparation of the village site for the September intake of residents.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 1, SP7 (£24,554 per annum, pro rata)
Informal enquiries should be made to Chris Berry, Operations Manager, email: chris.b@abdn.ac.uk.
In accordance with the UKVI immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE SALARY REQUIREMENTS for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. For this role, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: EST420M
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 3 April 2026
The Directorate of Estates and Facilities embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.
Creating a safe and positive living environment for all our residents. The post will be based at Hillhead student accommodation but the postholder may be required to work at other student accommodation sites during the term of the contract. Working throughout the summer period.
This post is a fixed term of 14 weeks – start date 8th June – end date 13th Sept
Key Responsibilities:
• To carry out a wide range of duties including manual transportation of equipment, furnishings and other resources used on sites, to carry out extensive carpet cleaning throughout the accommodation provision.
• To carry out a wide range of operational duties such as key management, mail distribution and delivery and refuse collection & disposal.
• To deal effectively with a range of different incidents as they present themselves including fire alarm activations, noise complaints, lockouts, intruders and other emergency situations including administering first aid (when trained) and calling emergency services or Student Resident Assistants in accordance with guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Adhere to University’s Health & Safety policy. Carry out a range of Health & Safety related tasks including Fire Equipment Checks, reacting to adverse weather conditions, site security patrols in all weather conditions.
• To deal with a range of student, staff and conference guest queries, undertaking tours of the Village with prospective students and families.
• To be flexible in your approach to work and to undertake any other reasonable duties as may be requested by your line manager to meet University operational requirements and to maintain a safe, clean and secure campus.
• To assist in the preparation of the village site for the September intake of residents.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 1, SP7 (£24,554 per annum, pro rata)
Informal enquiries should be made to Chris Berry, Operations Manager, email: chris.b@abdn.ac.uk.
In accordance with the UKVI immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE SALARY REQUIREMENTS for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. For this role, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: EST420M
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 3 April 2026
The Directorate of Estates and Facilities embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.