Carpentry and General Maintenance
You will perform a wide range of carpentry and general maintenance tasks to support the upkeep and improvement of university buildings and facilities. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong carpentry skills and a commitment to high-quality work.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform carpentry repairs and installations, including doors, windows, frames, furniture, shelving, and blinds
- Conduct statutory routine inspections and maintenance of fire doors and fixtures across campus.
- Collaborate with other maintenance staff to address general facility repairs, including minor small works, painting, and flooring tasks.
- Respond to work orders promptly, ensuring timely completion of maintenance requests.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
- Assist with special projects, such as minor works or event setups.
- Participate in an out of hours call out rota
- Uphold high standards of health and safety, adhering to all relevant regulations and guidelines.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in carpentry/joinery, preferably in a commercial or education setting.
- Proficiency with carpentry tools, static woodworking machinery equipment and techniques.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic knowledge of related trades (e.g., painting, tiling, general maintenance) is a plus.
- Positive can do attitude
- NVQ level 3 or City & Guilds certification or apprenticeship preferred.
A full UK driving licence and the ability to participate in an out of hours call out rota are essential.
What we can offer you:
We offer some fantastic benefits including generous annual leave (plus University closure days and bank holidays), company pension scheme, discounted private healthcare and dental, company sick pay, cycle to work scheme, learning and development opportunities, options for flexible working, excellent family leave arrangements, employee wellbeing service, a wide variety of on and off-campus arts and culture facilities and access to a range of staff discounts and offers at local shops, restaurants and service providers.
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