Department: Estates Management and Development
Location: York
Salary: £31,236 to £33,951 per annum
Closing Date: Friday 10 July 2026 at midnight
Interview Date: Tuesday 28 July 2026
Reference: 092-26
Full time permanent
Location: York
Salary: £31,236 to £33,951 per annum
Introduction to YSJ university
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 installation and testing, servicing and fault finding, controls checks, preventive maintenance work and occasional projects. 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 autonomy to gather quotes for materials which Estates admin will order or order direct from University suppliers.
Required skills and experience
The successful candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and will have served a recognised apprenticeship, hold core domestic gas certification, heating and water appliances as a minimum and be able to demonstrate good all-round competence and experience of working on a wide range of plumbing and mechanical installations in a variety of building types.
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.
