Tradesperson (Joiner)

University of Salford; Salford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Salford is seeking a Carpenter & Joiner Tradesperson to manage maintenance tasks across their campuses. The role involves both independent work and collaboration with a team, ensuring that building fabric is kept in excellent condition. Candidates should have substantial experience in carpentry, relevant qualifications, and be prepared for on-call duties among a supportive and inclusive workforce.

Benefits

32 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Carpentry & Joinery for maintenance tasks.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexible working week and on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and repairs of building fabric.
• Work unassisted and as part of a team with various colleagues.
• Respond to tasks and customer queries professionally.

Skills

Communication

Customer Care

Education

City and Guilds of London Institute Certificate NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry & Joinery

Completed a full indentured apprenticeship registered with the CITB

Other qualification in woodworking machinery and fire door set maintenance and repairs

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Carpenter & Joiner Tradesperson to join us!

The Carpenter & Joiner Tradesperson is part of a team which is responsible for the maintenance, pr-planned maintenance and repairs on all building’s fabric internally and externally across the university.

In this role you will work across the university both unassisted, and as part of a team of trades and handypersons colleagues, building managers and external contractors.

To succeed in this opportunity:

• you will work on your own initiative and as part of the wider Estates team.
• You will have extensive experience in Carpentry & Joinery for both planned and reactive maintenance tasks
• you will flex your exceptional communication and customer care skills as you respond to tasks, queries and situations which arise daily, in a professional and friendly manner and with attention to detail.
• you may, at times, be asked to work a flexible working week outside of the agreed shift pattern. This could include occasional early starts, late finishes or weekend work as you will be added to the out of hours call-out rota in the trades team (once every 9 – 11 weeks, approximately). Co-manage with work colleagues the on-call rota covering colleagues’ holidays and absences when required.
• Completed a full indentured apprenticeship registered with the CITB or hold a City and Guilds of London Institute Certificate NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry & Joinery (minimum)
• Other qualification in woodworking machinery and fire door set maintenance and repairs.
• Full UK driving licence

Collectively we want to improve and expand on the University’s approach to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). It is part of this role to contribute towards creating an inclusive culture where all our students and staff recognise themselves in those that surround them and can bring their whole selves to the University.

Note the starting salary for this position is £32,546 per annum.

As part of the full-time role you receive 32 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, additional days for winter closure and the opportunity to buy more.
More information about the great benefits at Salford: Reward and benefits | University of Salford . Or to chat about the role, contact Andy Porter [e-mail]

The Facilities Management team
The Facilities Management team sits within the Estates and Property Service Division. Their core objective is to provide an essential and critical Facilities Management services across all campuses, to ensure the buildings and general estates are pleasant, fit for purpose and functional for all our staff and students.

What’s in it for you?

• Our excellent pension scheme
• Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.

Become unstoppable – apply today!