University Joiner (Fixed-Term Contract until 31 March 2025)

Join the University of Oxford as a University Joiner on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2025

The University of Oxford invites skilled joiners to become a part of our esteemed Estates Services. Here, you won’t just work on buildings—you’ll preserve history, craft bespoke pieces, and contribute to the legacy of one of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions.

At Oxford University, excellence isn’t just a goal—it’s our way of life. Our research tackles global challenges, from climate change to pandemics.

Estates Services

Estates Services is responsible for the management and strategic direction of Oxford University’s functional and commercial estate comprising over 450 buildings and the infrastructure associated with them.

A University Joiner is a specialist member of our Team who supports all high-level carpentry and joinery work within the University as well as colleges.

About the Role:

As a University Joiner, you’ll operate at the highest level, crafting complex repairs and furniture using both traditional techniques and modern machinery. From prestigious listed buildings to innovative prototypes, your work will be varied and impactful. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external contractors, ensuring our spaces are both beautiful and functional.

As a member of the team you will need to carry out reactive and planned maintenance tasks ensuring that any down-time is minimised, advising on remedial and corrective works as appropriate communicating with stakeholders with regards to scheduled interruptions of services.

As a valued member of our team, you’ll work closely with our Joinery Manager to design and build prototypes for furniture and building elements. These prototypes will serve as blueprints for our team’s future projects, so your attention to detail and craftsmanship will be crucial.

What we offer:

As an employer, we value the well-being and development of all our employees. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

•     30 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays)

•     Extensive personal and professional development opportunities

•     Supportive childcare services for working parents and guardians

•     Generous family leave for pregnancy, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave

•     Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future

•     Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings

•     Subsidised sports centre membership to promote well-being

•     Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting

•     Discounted bus and transit travel

In addition, you will have access to a vibrant community with social groups and sports clubs, fostering an inclusive atmosphere.

About You

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of Joinery, building and furniture design with specific knowledge of wood types. You will also have experience and knowledge of furniture construction and repair.

Selection Criteria: Essential

•     Educated to an NVQ Level 3 or have significant experience in joinery and architectural joinery.

•     Extensive knowledge of Joinery, building and furniture design with specific knowledge of wood types.

•     Have experience and knowledge of furniture construction and repair.

•     Ability to manage contractors attending site including supervising basic reactive maintenance via other Estates Services staff.

•     Ability to maintain and manage their own workload with limited input including record keeping.

•     Experience of customer service with client management

Selection Criteria: Desirable

•     Qualified or certified trade qualifications

•     CSCS training

•     First Aid

•     Driving Licence

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit the following documents as part of your online application:

•       Covering letter/supporting statement

•       Curriculum vitae (CV) 

•       Contact details of two referees (only contacted if you are successful) 

Only applications received before 12 pm on Wednesday 27 March 2024 can be considered.

Interviews will hold in the week commencing 8 April 2024.