Maintenance Engineer - Joiner

Kirklees College; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 31.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee assistance programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Reduced Metro travel

Zusammenfassung

Kirklees College Waterfront, Huddersfield, is seeking a Maintenance Engineer - Joiner to deliver planned and reactive joinery works across the College estate. Based at Waterfront with travel to other college sites, the role focuses on keeping buildings, fixtures and facilities safe, functional and fit for purpose with a focus on quality workmanship and compliance.

Ideally you will hold a recognised apprenticeship in Carpentry & Joinery or an NVQ Level 2 with experience in joinery maintenance and

Qualifikationen

• Experience delivering planned and reactive joinery maintenance, repairs and refurbishment works.
• Able to maintain internal and external building fabric, fixtures, fittings, furniture and specialist joinery installations.
• Demonstrable commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Evidence of an apprenticeship or NVQ in Carpentry & Joinery or equivalent.

Aufgaben

• Deliver planned and reactive joinery maintenance across the College estate.
• Support day-to-day operation of the estate through maintenance and refurbishments.
• Contribute to statutory compliance and high-quality learning environments.

Kenntnisse

Carpentry

Joinery

Maintenance

Safe working practices

Ausbildung

Recognised apprenticeship in Carpentry & Joinery

NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry & Joinery or Wood Occupations

Jobbeschreibung

Job Reference: ATRJOIN01

Application deadline: 20/11/2026

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer - Joiner

Salary: £34,466 per annum

Location: Waterfront, Huddersfield with travel across college sites

Hours and Weeks per Year: 37 hours / 52 weeks

At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors.

Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.

We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!

In the role of Maintenance Engineer - Joiner you’ll predominantly be based at Waterfront with travel across all college sites as required and your focus will be on delivering planned and reactive joinery works across the College estate, ensuring buildings, fixtures and facilities remain safe, functional and fit for purpose.

Your key responsibilities will be supporting the day-to-day operation of the estate through maintenance, repairs, refurbishments and minor works, contributing to statutory compliance, business continuity and the creation of high-quality learning environments.

Ideally, you’ll have a recognised apprenticeship in Carpentry & Joinery, Wood Occupations or NVQ Level 2 (or above) in Carpentry & Joinery or Wood Occupations (or be able to prove equivalent ability) and demonstrable experience in delivery of planned and reactive joinery maintenance, repairs and refurbishment works. It’s important that you’re able to maintain internal and external building fabric, fixtures, fittings, furniture and specialist joinery installations to a safe and serviceable standard and demonstrate our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.

Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too.

Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers.

• a mentoring scheme
• financial contributions for external qualifications
• skills development for current and aspiring managers

You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including:

• employee assistance programme
• retail and leisure discounts
• reduced Metro travel

We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.

Closing Date : 20 th November 2026 at 11:59pm (We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

Proposed Interview Date: 1 st - 3rd December 2026

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.