Joiner

About the University

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes. 

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

The University of Derby Estates Department is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant, innovative, and sustainable campus environment, that supports our passion for delivering world class education and ground-breaking research. 

The Estates team has over 250 colleagues, working across all of our sites on everything from the refurbishment of buildings to catering. 

About the Role

We have a rare opportunity for an experienced Joiner to join our Maintenance Services Team at The University of Derby. 

Reporting into the Building Supervisor you will bring your experience to assist the team in delivering a first-class customer orientated installation, repair and maintenance service to the University’s portfolio of buildings. This will involve carrying out a wide range of reactive Joinery works to university sites and premises in accordance with the appropriate regulations and standards. Supervising the work of the Maintenance Assistants you will maintain a safe working environment for all our staff, students and visitors.

You will also be provided with a uniform and the required tools for the jobs you undertake.

About You

You will be expected to have a minimum City & Guilds Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience and willing to work towards the qualification.

You will also have experience working with materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass insulation, drywall, shelving, doors and associated ironmongery, to produce items such as interior and exterior doors, bookshelves, cabinets and furniture. You will also have experience repairing and erecting structures, such as, for exhibition display boards. 

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)Local Government Pension SchemeSuite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailersDiscounted onsite gymCycle to Work schemeA flexible working environmentA commitment to personal and professional development

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Barry Scarbro, Senior Supervisor via [email protected] 

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via [email protected]

Important Information

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Please visit our website for more information.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.

To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.

The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.

Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy here.

Closing Date: 27 Jan 2026

Area: Operational Support

Salary: £26,981 to £28,213 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £32,445 per annum)