Carpenter (University Maintenance)
£27,000 - £30,000 + £2,750 on-call allowance + overtime + excellent benefits + Ongoing Training opportunities
Days-based, 36 hours per week
Reading
A stable, days-based role with generous overtime and excellent benefits - join a supportive team maintaining one of the UK's most attractive university campuses.
If you are a maintenance carpenter or handyman looking for a reliable job with variety, this is a fantastic opportunity to work in a friendly, long-established environment. You'll enjoy steady hours, supportive colleagues, and the chance to boost your earnings with overtime and on-call payments.
Why apply?
Job security - long-term position in a respected organisation.
Beautiful working environment - based in a unique university campus setting.
Days-based hours - 36 hours per week, providing work-life balance.
Earning potential - competitive base salary plus £2,750 on-call allowance and generous 1.5x and 2x Overtime rate.
Strong benefits - generous holiday allowance, pension, and training opportunities.
The Role
Carry out a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance carpentry tasks across campus buildings.
Repair and install door hardware, access control systems, and fire-release mechanisms.
Assemble and fit kitchen units, worktops, and general building fabric items.
Support listed building works and ensure heritage assets are maintained properly.
Provide input on small projects, estimates, and maintenance improvements.
Join the on-call rota (one weekend in 4/5) with allowance plus overtime for call-outs.
Work independently as well as part of a multi-trade team.
The Person
Recognised apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Carpentry.
Skilled in maintenance carpentry for doors, fittings, and building fabric.
Confident using woodworking machinery and handheld tools.
Reliable, organised, and able to work independently while meeting deadlines.
Good communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
Full UK driving licence required.
Flexible to join the on-call rota and work occasional unsociable hours.
Handyman, Maintenance Carpenter, Building Maintenance, Reactive Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Facilities, Carpentry, NVQ Level 3, University Campus, Reading, Overtime, Days Based, Stable Role
This vacancy is being advertised by Roundhouse Recruitment Limited The services of Roundhouse Recruitment Limited are that of an Employment Agency.
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