Maintenance Craftsperson (Joiner), Estate Management

TN United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled building craftsperson to join their Estates and Campus Services team. This role focuses on performing reactive maintenance across the campuses, ensuring minimal disruption to world-class teaching and research. The ideal candidate will possess relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong awareness of health and safety regulations. Join a diverse and inclusive environment that values contributions from all backgrounds and fosters a sense of community among staff and students.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance and repair.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive maintenance across the University’s campuses.
• Collaborate with the Building Team and external contractors.

Skills

Reactive Maintenance

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

Relevant Experience

Job description

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Job Details

• Client: University of Essex
• Location: Colchester, United Kingdom
• Job Category: Other
• EU work permit required: Yes

Additional Information

• Job Reference: 6b61ed0e6618
• Job Views: 11
• Posted: 26.04.2025
• Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

Department

Estates and Campus Services supports the study and work of all students and staff through outstanding, customer-focused, professional, and sustainable services. We maintain and develop campus buildings and grounds, and deliver services such as campus security, student accommodation, catering, conferencing, nursery provision, and sports.

Estates and Campus Services, comprising over 700 staff, is organized into twelve main operational areas and central support functions.

Duties of the Role

We are seeking a building craftsperson to perform reactive maintenance across the University’s campuses, ensuring the continued provision of world-class teaching, research, and learning. You will collaborate with the Building Team and external contractors to ensure timely repairs with minimal disruption. A detailed list of duties is available in the job pack.

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and qualifications, excellent communication skills, and awareness of health and safety regulations. This is a new position created to support our existing team.

At the University of Essex, diversity and internationalism are central to our identity. We are committed to being a welcoming, cosmopolitan university where staff and students from all backgrounds can find a global community. We support this through our staff-led networks and faith-based groups, fostering an inclusive environment.