Joiner

University of York; Heslington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of York is seeking a multi-skilled maintenance technician to perform reactive and planned maintenance, installations, alterations and repairs across the campus estate. The role includes overseeing contracted works and participating in a standby and on-call rota to ensure out-of-hours support for critical operations.

Applicants should hold a City & Guilds level in the core trade, have experience with CAFM systems, and possess a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Craft trade apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.
• Experience in reactive and planned maintenance and small works.
• Knowledge of safety regulations (COSHH, risk assessment).
• Experience using CAFM or similar systems to manage tasks.

Responsibilities

• Involved in reactive and planned maintenance, installations, alterations and repairs across the University estate.
• Oversee contracted maintenance and repair work; standby and on-call rota to provide out-of-hours cover.

Skills

Craft trade apprenticeship

Maintenance experience

Safety regulations knowledge

CAFM system experience

Driving licence

Practical techniques

Education

City & Guilds Level in core trade

Job description

Department

The Directorate of Estates is responsible for providing outstanding work, study, research facilities, and facilities to enhance the student experience, on campus and online.

This role is part of the Estates Operations & Maintenance which carries responsibility for input to the design of all major and minor construction projects in the University, together with the responsibility for the maintenance of building fabric throughout the life of the building, utilities, services and grounds.

Role

As a key member of our multi-skilled maintenance team, you will undertake reactive and planned maintenance, installations, alterations, and repairs across the University estate, while also overseeing contracted maintenance and repair work. In addition, this role participates in a standby and on-call rota to provide essential out-of-hours and weekend cover, responding to business-critical operational issues as they arise.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• Craft trade apprentice trained to City and Guilds Level in the core trade or equivalent training and experience, for example: Joinery: NVQ Level 2-3 or equivalent
• Knowledge and experience of working on reactive maintenance, planned maintenance and small works
• Knowledge and ability to implement practical techniques used in relevant work area
• Current UK driving licence
• Knowledge of relevant safety regulations & procedures, for example COSHH and risk assessment
• Experience in the use of technology/digital aids to manage tasks and the analysing and recording of information (e.g: from a CAFM system)

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquries please contact Sam Atkinson ([e-mail]) or Andy Durrant ([e-mail])