Carpenter (University Campus)
£30,000 - £40,000 + £2,750 on-call allowance + Overtime + Excellent Benefits
36 hours per week * Days-based * Reading
Level 3 Carpenter looking for a stable role with work-life balance, overtime earning potential and one of the best benefits packages in the sector? Join the Estates Maintenance team at a leading UK university, carrying out varied planned and reactive carpentry across a landscaped, heritage-rich campus
Why Apply
* Stable, permanent role with no late-night or multi-site travel
* £2,750 on-call allowance plus overtime available (typical extra c. £2,750 p.a.)
* True work-life balance - 36-hour week, Mon-Fri, days only
* High-value benefits equal to almost £10k on top of salary
* Training & development built in, with access to funded courses and upskilling
The Role
* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance carpentry across university buildings
* Install and repair doors, ironmongery, access control and fire-release mechanisms
* Fit kitchen units, worktops and internal joinery as required
* Support heritage-listed building works and small improvement projects
* Provide estimates, material lists and technical input to the wider team
* Join the estates on-call rota (approx. 1 in 4-5 weekends) with paid allowance + overtime
You’ll Need
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Carpentry / Joinery (essential)
* Skilled in building fabric repairs, fixings, door sets and internal carpentry
* Competent using woodworking machinery and hand tools
* Reliable, organised and comfortable working independently on a large estate
* Full UK driving licence
* Willing to join on-call rota
Benefits Package
* Overtime available (typical additional c. £2,750 p.a.)
* 32 days holiday incl. bank holidays
* Excellent pension scheme + life assurance
* Employee assistance, wellbeing support, on-site facilities
* Long-term job security in a permanent, days-based university role
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