Joiner

Loughborough University; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Loughborough University is seeking a Joiner to join a team of tradespeople on the Campus. The role involves reactive and planned maintenance work alongside Plumbers and Electricians, delivering joinery and trades tasks for staff, students and tenants.

You will use Archibus to receive tasks and update progress via an iPad, while managing your workload with support from your line manager. Training on site will be provided and there is an emphasis on flexibility and safety.

Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English or equivalent.
• NVQ level 2 in Carpentry/Joinery site work & bench work.
• Willingness to participate in On Call rota evenings and weekends.
• Experience of site and shop work.
• Ability to read drawings/schematic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out joinery and trades work for students, staff and tenants across the campus.
• Receive work via Archibus and provide updates to jobs using an iPad.
• Manage your own workload independently with support from your line manager.
• Complete machining and preparation of wood for maintenance work and alterations.

Skills

Site and shop work

Multi-disciplinary teams

Drawings comprehension

On-call availability

Education

GCSE Maths & English

NVQ level 2 Carpentry/Joinery

Tools

Archibus

iPad

Job description

The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment - to create better futures, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritized groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.

We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for dynamic working arrangement. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

We are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer—so much so that we go beyond the standard, providing additional supplementary payments at specific pay points to further support our employees' financial wellbeing. Further information about the Loughborough Real Living Wage Supplement can be found on our HR webpage .

Loughborough University is a UKVI Sponsor. Some individuals may require sponsorship to enable them to apply for a visa to provide them with the right to work in the UK. Please note certain roles are not eligible for sponsorship. For further information and eligibility please visit the UKVI website .

Job details

Job title Joiner Job reference REQ260787 Date posted 23/10/2026 Application closing date 11/11/2026 Location LOUGHBOROUGH Package Operational Services Monthly grade 4 from £27290 to £28778 per annum. Subject to annual pay award. Job description

Full Time, Open ended.

Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

The successful candidate will join a team of joiners working together on our Loughborough Campus completing reactive and planned maintenance tasks, alongside Plumbers and Electricians.

You would be expected to carry out joinery and trades work for students, staff members and tenants across the campus.

You will receive work via our online work allocation tool Archibus and provide updates to jobs using an ipad. You would be expected to manage your own workload independently, with support from your line manager.

You will complete machining and preparation of wood in connection with maintenance work and/or alterations and improvements.

Key Requirements:

• Experience of site and shop work
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Demonstrate ability to understand Drawings / schematic drawings
• Education to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths & English
• NVQ level 2 diploma or equivalent in Carpentry / Joinery site work & bench work
• Be available to participate in the On Call Rota which runs evening and weekends throughout the year

With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process.

If there are any additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact [e-mail] . We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

Interview Date: TBC

Our Benefits

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

Time off- generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.

Where you work- access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Financial Wellbeing -competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.

Support for you and those close to you -through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.

Health and Wellbeing- discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.

Travel and sustainability- access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.