Department: Estates Management and Development
Location: York
Salary: £28,778 to £30,378 per annum
Closing Date: Wednesday 12 August 2026 at midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 02 September 2026
Reference: 106-26
Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £28,778 to £30,378 per annum
Location: York
Introduction to YSJ
Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider.
Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.
The Team
The maintenance team are responsible for carrying out reactive, cyclical and planned projects on university teaching and accommodation buildings around the city. A team of 24 of the core construction trades work closely with Estates to keep the University teaching areas up to standard along with the daily reactive works reported by staff and students.
The Role
Reporting to the Maintenance manager you will be required to carry out a variety of general Joinery tasks on our estate, including 1st and 2nd fix refurbishment, repairs and alterations to existing joinery, lock installation and repairs, manufacture of bespoke joinery products such as doors, windows, mouldings etc and some general building tasks. As part of a multi skilled team you may also be required to work across trades from time to time to assist other members of the team. The work will be across student accommodation and university teaching spaces. Prioritizing your work daily that is issued through the Archibus system you will have autonomy to gather quotes for materials which Estate’s admin will order or order yourself direct from University suppliers.
Required skills and experience
The successful candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and will have served a recognized apprenticeship, be able to demonstrate good all-round competence and experience of working safely on a wide range of building types, be physically fit, able to work at height and be able to undertake all relevant tasks safely
Additional information
For informal enquiries please contact Steve Precious on 07852527906
Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview.
