Carpenter – Maintenance TradespersonLocation: London | Sector: Education | Type: Full-time | Salary:petitive
We are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious business school in London, seeking a skilled and reliable Carpenter to join their Estates and Campus Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified tradesperson to contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of a world-class academic environment.
About the RoleAs a Carpenter, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving the school’s facilities. Working across the campus, you’ll be responsible for a wide range of carpentry tasks, from repairing furniture and fittings to constructing new items and supporting refurbishment projects.You’ll report to the Building Services Manager and work closely with the Maintenance Shift Leader, responding to work requests and ensuring all tasks arepleted to a high standard and within agreed timeframes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Repair and maintenance of furniture, joinery, and associated ironmongery.
2. Construction and installation of items such as shelves, doors, partitions, and noticeboards.
3. Carrying out inspections and planned preventative maintenance.
4. Monitoring stock levels and ordering materials as required.
5. Liaising with internal teams and external contractors to ensure quality and timely delivery.
6. Supporting small projects and contributing to process improvements.
7. Maintaining clean and organised workshops and carpentry stores.
8. Providing guidance to less experienced colleagues when needed.
Candidate ProfileWe are looking for someone with:
9. A formal qualification in Carpentry (minimum City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2).
10. Proven experience in a maintenance or facilities role, ideally within a customer-facing environment.
11. Strongmunication and problem-solving skills.
12. A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach to work.
13. Basic IT skills and familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS).
14. High standards of workmanship and attention to detail.