Technical Engineer (Building Fabric/ Carpentry) (MC82)

Technical Engineer (Building Fabric/ Carpentry) (MC82)

Starting salary from £36,622 per annum with an annual increment up to £44,193 per annum.

About the Role:

Estates and Facilities Directorate

Maintenance Team

Technical Engineer (Building Fabric / Carpentry) Ref: MC82

Starting salary from £36,622 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £44,193 per annum.

We are looking for a Technical Engineer to provide expert technical knowledge in building fabric / carpentry to support our Maintenance team.

This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, with everything from a world class art gallery to one of the largest Sports complexes in the country, enabling you to develop your skills and broaden your experience.

In this role, you'll deliver operational support, conduct maintenance inspections and ensure compliance with statutory legislation.

You'll have an ONC in Engineering (or equivalent qualification or experience) along with experience of managing third party suppliers and you will hold your IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) qualification. If you meet all the essential criteria in the person specification, we would love to hear from you!

You'll be able to participate in a roster covering 6 Saturdays per year. In addition, overtime and call outs may be required.

This full-time post is available immediately on an indefinite basis and is based at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, UK.

Benefits include:

• Provided with own tools
• Working only at UEA Campus site
• 39 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
• Family and Work-life balance policies including considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing : discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities :Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development : unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 16 February 2026

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Shaun Palmer, Head of Maintenance, via

Vacancy Type

Indefinite

Function

Management and Senior Administrative (ALC)