Joiner - Fire Door Fitting

Join to apply for the Joiner - Fire Door Fitting role at Nowpharma Ltd Positions available: 1-2 Joiners Contract: Temporary on‑going January – May 2026 (potential of extending for the right candidate) Location: Keele - Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 Pay Rate: £22.00 per hour paid weekly Hours: FULL TIME Monday – Thursday 08:30‑16:45, Friday 08:30‑16:30 Blue Arrow are working in partnership with an award‑winning further education provider, who have various Joiner and Maintenance opportunities available. They are currently looking for multiple joiners to undertake repair works & fitting to fire doors on site, along with other maintenance jobs to support their education facility. You will be helping and supporting the site to improve its facilities, working closely with other trades within the campus to coordinate the necessary works. Responsibilities Carrying out a full range of repairs, maintenance, and planned improvement duties with an emphasis on multi‑skilled works across the university’s estate. Changing and fitting door hinges intumescent strips Adjusting gaps in doors to ensure sealed correctly in case of a fire. Installing drop‑down seals Replacing handles Carpentry and joinery work Locksmith work Changing door closers Always work within the relevant Health and Safety legislation and guidelines when carrying out work, including the preparation of work areas and the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Always ensure the safe use and storage of tools and equipment. Carry out risk assessments as required, including completing permits for work and checking relevant registers (e.g., asbestos). Liaise with the stores department to ensure the correct materials and equipment are available. Respond to calls for urgent work, which may occur outside normal working hours, and carry out planned work both inside and outside normal hours, utilising university vehicles and equipment as necessary. Carry out works as required and directed by the university, which may include working in confined spaces or at height, or in noisy or adverse weather conditions. Work to provide the highest quality customer service within well-established Key Performance Indicators. Assist with the maintenance of university vehicles used for the purpose of carrying out works. Provide flexibility within working practices and undertake any tasks that are within the individual’s competence and where it is practical and economical to do so. Generally assist colleagues and undertake cleaning and labouring duties. Erection of access equipment, use of mobile access platforms, working at heights. The Ideal Candidates Hardworking team players not fazed by working outdoors. Have access to own tools. Able to communicate effectively and follow directions. Punctual and reliable – turn up for work every day, on time throughout their assignment. Physically able to carry out physical work. Adaptable to pick up a variety of tasks as instructed by management. Requirements Safety boots & PPE. A woodwork machinery qualification according to PUWER. Substantial, appropriate post‑qualification experience. Experience in first and second fix joinery. Experience of bench machinery. Experience of reading construction drawings. Full experience of working as a joiner. Ability to work alone when required. Participate in a 24/7 emergency ‘call‑out’ service on a 52‑week rota system, including fault‑finding, ‘making safe’, and carrying out repairs as required. Benefits Dedicated consultant. Weekly pay. No paper timesheets (clock in and out via our app). Holiday accrual and pay. All‑day shifts offered. Monday to Friday shift patterns. Ongoing full‑time work minimum of 2 months, starting can extend for the right person. Immediate start dates. Christmas and New Year off. If you are looking for your next full‑time ongoing position that can offer an immediate start from next week, or from the New Year, please apply online by clicking APPLY today. We will be in touch to discuss your application and next steps. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people. #J-18808-Ljbffr