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Maintenance Technician – Joiner
1. Location: Wakefield College, with regular working across our other sites at Castleford and Selby
2. Salary: £30,438 to £32,292 per annum
3. Hours: 37 hours per week
We have an exciting opportunity for a Joiner to join our Estates team at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group!
We’re looking for someone to support the effective and efficient operation of the Estates department by delivering high quality joinery services across the Group.
You will:
4. Ensure safe, efficient and timely completion of repairs, installations and improvement works
5. Maintain accurate records where required
6. Complete job tickets electronically, reports and documentation accurately
7. Measure, fit, install and repair wooden and metal doors and frames
8. Replace and adjust door ironmongery including hinges, handles, closers and locks
9. Carry out fire door maintenance and checks.
You will have:
10. GCSEs in English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
11. Proven experience in joinery/carpentry and door installation
12. Basic electrical knowledge
13. NVQ/City & Guilds in Carpentry and Joinery is desirable but not essential
14. Fire door inspection or installation knowledge/certification, and an ECS card (or relevant electrical/access control qualifications) are also desirable but not essential.
See what we have to offer and apply today! You won’t be disappointed.
Benefits include:
15. Generous Annual Leave (30 days annual leave pro rata + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
16. Personal and Professional Development opportunities
17. Generous Contributory Pension Scheme
18. Discounted Metro Card Scheme
19. Cycle to Work Scheme
20. Access to employee assistance programme
21. Reduced price personal gym membership
22. Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
23. Annual Staff Recognition Awards
Closing date: 12th June 2026
Interview date: 30th June 2026
Direct applicants only – No agency CVs
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to pre-employment vetting in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, this includes an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Sight of evidence of all essential qualifications as outlined in the Person Specification must also be provided.
All posts within the Group are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that applicants are not entitled to withhold information about any convictions that are not "Protected" which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the act.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post.
We are proud to be awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation by the National Centre for Diversity, for our successful implementation of FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement). We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all
Safeguarding Statement
heart of Yorkshire education group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.