Maintenance Joiner

Lancaster University - Facilities - Engineering and Maintenance

Location:	Lancaster
Salary:	£26,707 to £30,378
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On: 13th April 2026
Closes: 30th April 2026
Job Ref: 0232-26

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

Interview date: Thursday 14th May 2026

Why work with us

Lancaster University’s beautiful campus makes it a lovely place to work, combining a busy urban atmosphere while surrounded by green parkland and seasonal landscaping. We have lots of facilities on-site such as: a sports centre, shops, cafes, a multi-faith centre, pre-school, a post office and a fantastic library. There are numerous clubs, groups, and networks you can join to make friends with like-minded people. Lancaster University provides an environment that strongly supports the needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

You will be part of our Estates Operations Facilities, the largest division within the University. Facilities have won numerous sector and professional association awards – the most recent being the Gold Standard Award at the Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) Awards 2024. This recognised how our exceptional teamwork made real positive change for our students, staff, and the campus environment. This role will be a member of our Facilities Maintenance team which currently has 41 members.

Salary: £30,378 plus market supplement to a maximum of £33,487.

Working hours: Monday-Wednesday 08:00 –16:30; Thursday 08:00 – 16:00; Friday 08:00 – 13:00 plus weekend rota and rota for call out duties

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Including University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays a total of 39 days is allocated.
• A family-friendly approach to those with parental or caring responsibilities 39 days
• Additional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests, some with tax-savings.
• We provide top of the range tools, PPE, and work wear.

Visit our employee benefits on our website - www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs;

Is this the job for you?

Are you looking for a job which offers you:

• A varied workload
• The ability to work independently
• No need to travel long distances between jobs
• The benefits of being part of a great, friendly team

To find out more about joining our award-winning Facilities team and an informal chat about the role, please contact Ian Watson (i.watson@lancaster.ac.uk)

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