Job Description

About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

About the Role:

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in maintaining the safety, functionality, and appearance of the university's buildings and halls of residence. With a strong emphasis on carpentry and joinery, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality repairs, installations, and preventative maintenance across a diverse estate. This is a hands-on role requiring technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to providing excellent service to students and staff.



You'll be based across the university's estate, including historic buildings and halls of residence. The role involves regular interaction with students, staff, and contractors, requiring professionalism, discretion, and a helpful attitude. Key responsibilities include carrying out planned and reactive maintenance tasks, prioritising carpentry and joinery works (e.g., doors, windows, furniture, partitions), undertaking minor refurbishment projects, including fitting kitchens, repairing flooring, and constructing bespoke items and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and college policies.



The ideal candidate will have proven experience in carpentry and joinery, ideally within a facilities or property maintenance environment and hold a NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Carpentry/Joinery or a related trade.



Informal enquiries can be made to Ed Pearman, Facilities and Operations Assistant Manager, at ed.pearman@aru.ac.uk or on 01245 424200



Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.



We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

All appointments at ARU Writtle are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Children's Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.



This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.



We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.



In accordance with the UK Government's immigration points-based system, this post does not meet the characteristics of a skilled job including salary criteria to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.



We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes:

Please download the Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.

Job Category Administrative
Vacancy Type Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Duration 2 years
Employment Type Part time
Salary From 26,707 p.a. pro rata
Salary To 30,378 p.a. pro rata
Location Writtle
Faculty/Prof Service Estates & Facilities Services
Ref No 3690
Closing Date 24/10/2025