Grade TR01: £29,274.00 per annum plus £8,573.10 compulsory contractual overtime (total £37,847.10 pa)
Additional allowance of £1,732.20 per annum will be applied upon joining the Call Out Rota at 6 months Service
Additional Call Out Payments will also be applied
Corporate Services Group / Estates / Maintenance Services
Full-time : 35 hours per week plus 7.5 hours compulsory contractual overtime per week
Open-ended (permanent)
We are now looking for a Joiner to join our multi-disciplined maintenance team. You will be joining a team that provides exceptional customer services to an expanding world class estate.
The Opportunity:
Maintenance Services currently employ a mix of 85+ trades, semi-skilled and trade apprentice staff within its department who are responsible for the service and repair of over 500 buildings within the University of Edinburgh estate.
We now require a Joiner to join one of our multi-disciplined trade’s teams. You will be joining a team that provides exceptional customer services to an expanding world class estate.
You will have completed an appropriate Recognised CITB Craft Apprenticeship as a Joiner and carry a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Carpentry and Joinery (Construction) at SCQF level 6 or equivalent. A working understanding of minor works, alterations, refurbishments or new installations and significant experience of carrying out similar maintenance tasks within a complex estate is also essential.
The role is predominantly carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance using an electronic maintenance system via smartphone. It would desirable that the postholder has similar experience of this method of work prioritisation.
A driving licence is essential as there will be a requirement to drive University vehicles.
The Maintenance Services Team also operates an emergency call out rota which you will join on reaching 6 months service. You be expected to take part in 6 weeks out of the year.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Recognised CITB Craft Apprenticeship as a Joiner.
- Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Carpentry and Joinery (Construction) at SCQF level 6 or equivalent.
- Significant experience of carrying out similar maintenance tasks within a complex estate.
- A working understanding of minor works, alterations, refurbishments or new installations.
- Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation.
- UK driver’s licence.
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How to Apply:
Please apply online including uploading your current CV and cover letter.
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 2nd September 2025.
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