Company: Whitgift School Salary: £39,986 - £45,384 Type: Full Time Region: UK - London Town/City: South Croydon Posted: 15/12/2025 Listed in: Trades & Labour Staff Reference: MultiTradeCarpenter Job Description Receive reports from the faults log regarding defects or alterations required. The individual is to meet weekly with the Deputy Director of Estates & Facilities to review progress. Carry out day to day maintenance tasks such as repairs to doors, locks, windows, furniture, fittings and decorating tasks as a minimum to preserve the quality and operational effectiveness of the School’s facilities. Be contactable during working hours by radio and mobile phone (supplied by the school) Undertake alterations and development work as directed by the Deputy Director of Estates & Facilities, such as construction of stud walls, shelving, bookcases, cupboards, refurbishment of washroom facilities and other minor works. Maintain a stock of basic items, in liaison with the Deputy Director of Estates & Facilities, to minimise the down time of equipment and facilities. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation and ensure the highest standards of safety are always applied. Maintain workshop and storage areas in a tidy condition Assist the School Electrician and School Heating Engineer in the performance of their tasks. Assist the other members of the Maintenance Team when required anywhere on the School site. Assist in the construction, dismantling and movement of infrastructure required for School events and outside lets. Pass to the Deputy Director of Estates & Facilities for consideration any requests for alterations or general development of the School’s facilities and any maintenance tasks beyond the individual’s ability. Monitor and check work undertaken by other contractors. Undertake any other reasonable duty as may be required from time to time by the Director of Estates & Facilities or his deputy. Apply for this job Discover more Construction industry reports Construction Podcast Series Construction software solutions Construction job postings Demolition contractor services Construction magazine subscriptions Used construction plant sales Dumper plant sales Construction lead generation service Construction Training Courses