Maintenance Joiner

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

The Estates and Facilities (E&F) team are looking for an experienced & reliable Maintenance Joiner to join their dynamic team in day to day maintenance across the University. The team has responsibility for the safe, efficient and effective development and management of the University academic and residential estate. The estate is seen as a strategic enabler in support of the University Vision and Strategy.

Based within the Estates and Facilities Service you will undertake a variety of planned preventative and general maintenance, repairs and installation tasks, as well as supporting other E&F teams and trades as required.

The role is to provide a high quality and customer focused maintenance and installation service to the University. The role will be carried out in support of academic, commercial, residential and other university activities.

Applicants should be time served and qualified to City and Guilds Craft Certificate or NVQ L3 standard, with demonstrable experience in maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of new buildings and extensions/alterations to existing buildings. You will have excellent customer care and communication skills and be willing to attend training as required.

There are physical elements of this role including working at height and confined spaces. Newcastle University campus is vast, covering 50-acres with more than 100 buildings, to enable you to undertake this role a works vehicle will be provided when required, it is therefore essential you hold a UK driving licence.  

The successful applicant may occasionally be required to work unsocial hours or weekends.

For further information contact Mr Martin Elsy (Direct Works Manager) at martin.elsy@ncl.ac.uk

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