Multi - skilled Carpenter

1. We are looking for a qualified Carpenter to join the Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) in the Estates department.
2. The University is committed to offering flexibility, wherever the role and business need allows, supporting work-life balance.
3. We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with great benefits and opportunities for progression.

We are looking for a qualified Carpenter to join the Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) in the Estates department. Working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, you will be helping to deliver an excellent maintenance service direct to our customers.

In this role, you will:

• Undertake reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance works on building fabric, structural and civils components and equipment.
• Carry out multi skilled tasks where relevant training/experience can be demonstrated.
• Undertake fault finding and provide remedial reports.
• Work generally unsupervised to undertake most tasks
• Comply with all relevant health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Act as a competent person for building fabric, structural and civils.
• Assist with managing critical and essential material stock levels.
• Develop good working relationships with key customers to continually improve our service.

We’d like to hear from you if you:

• Hold a recognised apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification.
• Are experienced in working within a reactive maintenance environment.
• Can work well as part of a team and independently.
• Can communicate and deliver excellent customer service.

We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with great benefits and opportunities for progression. We are a proud Living Wage supporter.

Benefits include: -

• 35 hour 8am-4pm working week.
• 32 Days leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Generous employers’ contribution pension scheme.
• Guaranteed additional earnings when joining the maintenance team ‘on-call’ rota.
• Potential overtime earnings (dependent on there being a business need).
• Bespoke training to your trade background.
• Access to a company vehicle for travel between sites daily and ‘on-call’ to take home during the evening/weekend.
• Company uniform/PPE.
• Sick pay.

This role is site based, meaning that you will be spending all of your time working on campus. The University is committed to offering flexibility, wherever the role and business need allows, supporting work-life balance.

A valid driving license is necessary as it is a condition of employment so that all personnel are able to utilise the fleet of University vehicles to reach all University sites.