University of Edinburgh
Job title:
Joiner (Holyrood)
Company
University of Edinburgh
Job description
Job Description:TR01: £35,773.36 Per Annum – Consists of £27,670.00 basic salary and £8,103.36 compulsory contractual overtimeAn additional allowance of £1,660.20pa will be applied upon joining the Call Out Rota at 6 Months Service. Additional Call Out Payments will also be appliedCorporate Services Group / Estates / Maintenance ServicesContract type – Open Ended (permanent)Full Time – 35 hours per week plus 7.5 hours Compulsory Contractual Overtime per week.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
How to Apply:Please apply online including uploading your current CV.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
(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe 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.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab)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 noteThe closing date for applications is 2nd August 2024.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:The University of Edinburgh was founded in 1583 and currently occupies more than 550 academic, administrative and residential buildings throughout the city of Edinburgh across 5 campuses; Central Area, Kings Buildings, Easter Bush, Bio- Quarter and the Western General Hospital. There are also sporting facilities at Peffermill.The estate is an exciting mix of eras and architecture. Whilst many of the buildings enjoy listed status and are integral to the unique qualities and characteristics of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Edinburgh, many more have been added over the years as the University has grown. The portfolio ranges from nationally important, iconic, historical buildings through to state of the art teaching, research and sporting facilities. The University of Edinburgh has a significant programme of estates investment underway, in both capital development and also in the infrastructure and resilience of the estate. This investment will help to ensure that the university remains at the forefront of world leading teaching, learning and research.The Estates Department is part of the Corporate Services Group and provides a range of key activities that help the University to achieve its corporate objectives. It is an integrated centre of excellence responsible for implementing decisions related to the buildings, fabric and infrastructure of the University. It provides specialist advice to the University on strategic estates issues as well as its statutory obligations.
Expected salary
£35773.36 per year
Location
Edinburgh – Midlothian
Job date
Sun, 21 Jul 2024 04:55:02 GMT
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