Joiner

Tees; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Teesside University is seeking a skilled Joiner to join the Estates team. The role focuses on maintenance, inspection, and replacement of fire doors across campus, ensuring safety and compliance.

The successful candidate will join a busy section delivering reliable services to the University infrastructure and buildings. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fire door maintenance within a large organisation, hold relevant accreditation, and be highly motivated, well-organised

Responsibilities

• Lead in the maintenance of all University Fire Doors.
• Carry out fire door repairs, inspection and replacement as part of a busy Estates team.
• Be self-motivated, computer literate and an excellent organiser with strong communication skills.

Job description

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The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Teesside University is a vibrant, modern university in the North East of England, with a reputation for academic excellence and for an outstanding and stimulating student and learning experience.
Campus Services department at Teesside University provides strategic and operational services support to the University infrastructure, buildings and landholdings. We are a large and diverse department employing approximately 220 staff and provide a wide range of services across our Campus’s.
Working within the Estates section you will lead in the maintenance of all University Fire Doors.
Applications are invited for an individual to join a busy and vibrant team of engineers, engaged in the delivery of an exciting and dynamic portfolio. We are looking for an experienced Joiner with experience in fire door repairs, inspection and replacement.
Applicants will have a proven track record in fire door maintenance within a large organisation. You will hold a relevant accreditation, and candidates will be self-motivated, computer literate, excellent organiser and have excellent communication skills.
For further information please refer to the job description and person specification for this role. Anyone wishing to have an informal discussion can contact the Deputy Director Estates Operations , Andrew Maclaren at [e-mail]
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place in person, on campus.

Interviews will take place on 13 November 2026.

Every member of our university is part of the inspiring, supportive, and caring community known as Team Teesside. To learn more about Team Teesside click here .

What we offer you:

• A holiday entitlement of 185 hours (25 days), increasing to 28 and 30 days after 3- and 5-years’ service respectively, plus bank holidays.
• Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period during the Christmas closure
• Special leave to support a range of circumstances.
• A variety of provision to support staff with personal development and recognition.
• A range of family friendly benefits
• An employee benefits platform which provides discounts with 350+ retailers and access to health and wellbeing resources

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