Job Description
Maintenance Carpenter
Department: Trades & Services
Location(s): London
Salary: Starting basic salary is £42,798 for the first year, rising to £46,268 after one year.
Job description
The role also offers a technical framework allowance and disruption allowance, which you can apply for once your training is complete and you meet the technical criteria. By your second year as a fully trained property specialist, you may earn £53,524, excluding overtime or on-call payments.
Flexible working: This role is primarily office-based. Once qualified, some flexibility or compressed hours may be considered depending on training and business needs.
About Us
MI5 protects the UK from threats like terrorism and state-sponsored harm. We investigate, analyze, and collaborate with partners such as MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt threats. We also provide security advice to organizations. Working in MI5 offers unique challenges and a supportive environment where you can make a real difference.
The Role
As a Maintenance Carpenter, you will maintain, repair, and construct within secure facilities, including infrastructure hardening and bespoke spaces. Responsibilities include creating technical drawings, selecting materials, and adhering to strict security protocols.
Occasionally, you may be deployed within the UK on intelligence operations, utilizing your trade skills for national security.
This mostly Monday to Friday role may involve early starts, occasional late work, short-term travel, and overseas deployments. Overtime and on-call payments are available.
About You
You should have a City & Guilds Level 2, BTEC, NVQ, or equivalent in Carpentry and Joinery, and be comfortable with hand and power tools. A full UK driving license, physical fitness, basic IT skills, and report writing skills are required. You should have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, proactive approach, and problem-solving skills.
Training and Development
Initial training lasts at least 6 months, combining in-house and external courses. You will be mentored and have a clear training pathway with milestones. Further external training will support your career growth.
Rewards and Benefits
Starting salary: £42,798, rising to £46,268 after one year. Additional allowances and potential earnings of up to £53,524 with overtime and on-call pay. Benefits include 25-30 days leave, public holidays, learning budget, pension, cycle scheme, onsite facilities, paid parental leave, interest-free loan, fitness hours, and paid tools/equipment.
Equal Opportunities
We value diversity and encourage applications from under-represented groups, including women, minorities, disabled, and neurodivergent individuals.
Learn more about our culture at https://www.MI5.gov.uk/careers/.
We’re Confident
MI5 is a Confident Leader in the DWP scheme, committed to fair recruitment for disabled applicants. Minimum criteria for interview include a full UK driving license, motivation, and knowledge of carpentry assessed at application.
What to Expect
Our process includes an application review, assessment center with interview and practical test, conditional offer, medical assessment, and final offer. The process may take 6-9 months.
Before You Apply
You must be British or dual British nationality, and eligible for Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. The role is based in London; consider relocation and application from within the UK. We advise setting up a separate email for communication and to avoid discussing your application publicly.
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