Carpenter (University Maintenance)
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£30,000 - £35,000 + Typical package £39.5K OTE
Days-based, 36 hours per week
Reading
A stable, days-based role with generous overtime and excellent benefits including a £3000 OnCall Bonus- join a supportive team maintaining one of the UK's most attractive university campuses.
Why apply?
Job security - long-term position in a respected organisation.
Earning potential £40,000+
£2,750 on-call allowance and generous 1.5x and 2x Overtime rate.
Beautiful working environment - based in a unique university campus setting.
Days-based hours - 36 hours per week, providing work-life balance.
Additional responsibility payments: up to £1,500, including:
-UK LA Locksmith (or similar): £600
-Fire-door inspection & maintenance (qual + experience): £600
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.
Support listed building works and ensure heritage assets are maintained properly.
Join the on-call rota (one weekend in 4/5) with allowance plus overtime for call-outs.
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.
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
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