Joiner, Building Maintenance

Joiner

Full-Time (52 weeks per year)

Loretto School is one of Britain’s leading independent boarding and day schools located on the outskirts of Edinburgh. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our Estates Team as a Joiner.

• Working as part of the Estates Team, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of wooden fixtures, fittings, and structures across the site.
• You will respond to reactive maintenance requests and carry out planned works. On occasions, you may be asked to help the other tradespeople in the team.
• Making and installing new joinery. This main include creating shelves, counters or other custom pieces for the School.
• Following drawings and specifications. Interpreting plans and ensuring works meet requirements.
• Adhering to safety regulations by ensuring all work is carried out safely and in accordance with School policies.

This is a full-time permanent post, working 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00 with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and aptitude for the role and in the region of £29,000.

• Time served Joiner - experience in woodworking and joinery techniques is a must.
• Experience in maintaining and repairing woodwork and fittings within a School environment is desirable.
• Problem‑Solving - ability to identify and resolve joinery issues independently.
• Manual Dexterity - a high level of skill in using hand and power tools.
• Attention to Detail - accuracy and precision in work are essential.
• Proven experience of working in a team.

Find out more about the required skills and experience in the job description.

• Generous pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Free lunches during term time
• Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Assistance programme
• Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community

If you think that this is the right opportunity for you, please apply through the School Talent website. You will be asked to submit a CV and supporting statement as part of the application process.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact

You must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK.

Closing Date:
Sunday 18 January 2026 at 11:59pm

The School is committed to equal opportunities for all its pupils and staff.

Loretto is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Loretto meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme checks before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions.

The cost of this application will be met by the School. Annually, every member of staff at the School is required to undergo, complete, and sign to confirm that they have received child protection training and will uphold it.