We are looking to appoint a highly motivated time served Joiner to join our multi-disciplinary maintenance team responsible for the operation and maintenance of a wide range of services throughout the University Estate.   

You should be qualified to a minimum of SVQ Level 3 Carpentery and Joinery (Construction) or equivalent with extensive post qualification experience.  Primarily a maintenance role, you should have previous experience of a wide range of joinery maintenance duties encompassing a varied and sizeable estate. You should have experience resolving faults in windows, doors, locks and the like, joinery manufacture, minor installations and general construction maintenance. You will be well organized, methodical and ideally have knowledge of other associated construction trades.  

You should have excellent communication skills and an enthusiastic and helpful manner. The ability to cope well when under pressure and the ability to demonstrate a flexible approach without supervision is essential. You should be able to work effectively both independently and as a team member.  

Excellent terms and conditions apply – 36.25 hours/week (normal working hours generally apply but specific timings will vary between work colleagues to suit any operational needs); additional payments for out of normal work hours rota; 35 days annual leave; contributory pension scheme.  

You will be required to participate in the Estates Emergency Call Out Service.   

Applications are particularly welcome from women, who are under-represented in manual positions at the University.  You can find out more about Equality & Diversity at https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/.   

The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter;  http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/. 

Please quote ref: MT0002MR

Closing Date: 26 February 2016

Further Particulars: MT0002MR FPs.doc 

Estates
Salary: £21,605 - £25,023 per annum
Start: As soon as possible