Joiner

Contract: Temporary, ongoing from February to May 2026 (possible extension for the right candidate)

Location: Keele - Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5

Pay: £22.00 per hour, paid weekly

Hours: Full-time - Monday to Thursday 08:30-16:45, Friday 08:30-16:30

Blue Arrow is seeking experienced joiners to carry out repairs, adjustments and fitting work on fire doors across a site in Keele, as well as supporting general maintenance tasks within the site. You will be contributing to essential improvements across their facilities and collaborating with other trades on-site to complete scheduled works.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

You will deliver a wide range of maintenance, repair and planned improvement tasks across the University estate, with a strong focus on multi-skilled workmanship, including:

Fitting and replacing door hinges
Installing intumescent strips
Adjusting fire doors to ensure correct sealing
Installing drop-down seals
Replacing door handles
General carpentry and joinery
Basic locksmith duties
Changing door closers
Working in line with Health & Safety legislation, including preparing work areas and using required PPE
Ensuring tools and equipment are safely used, maintained and stored
Completing Risk Assessments, permits and checking registers (e.g., Asbestos)
Coordinating with the stores team to obtain correct materials
Responding to urgent repairs, including those outside standard hours, using University vehicles as needed
Carrying out tasks in confined spaces, at heights, or in adverse weather conditions
Delivering excellent customer service within established KPIs
Assisting with vehicle upkeep used for work activities
Taking on additional tasks within competence when required
Supporting colleagues with general labouring and cleaning duties
Setting up access equipment and working from mobile platforms

What We're Looking For

Ideal candidates will:

Be reliable, hardworking and confident working outdoors when required
Have their own tools
Communicate clearly and follow instructions effectively
Maintain excellent timekeeping and daily attendance
Be able to perform physically demanding tasks
Be flexible and comfortable taking on varied duties as needed

Essential Requirements

Safety boots and PPE
Woodwork machinery qualification (PUWER compliant)
Significant and relevant post-qualification experience
Experience in 1st and 2nd fix joinery
Knowledge of bench machinery
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
Proven background working as a Joiner
Ability to work independently when required
Participation in a 24/7 call-out rota, including fault finding, making safe and conducting repairs

Benefits