Maintenance Operative - Carpenter

You will perform a wide range of carpentry and general maintenance tasks to support the upkeep and improvement of university buildings and facilities. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong carpentry skills and a commitment to high-quality work.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry repairs and installations, including doors, windows, frames, furniture, shelving ,and blinds
• Conduct statutory routine inspections and maintenance of fire doors and fixtures across campus.
• Collaborate with other maintenance staff to address general facility repairs, including minor small works, painting, and flooring tasks.
• Respond to work orders promptly, ensuring timely completion of maintenance requests.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Assist with special projects, such as minor works or event setups.
• Participate in an out of hours call out rota
• Uphold high standards of health and safety, adhering to all relevant regulations and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in carpentry/joinery, preferably in a commercial or education setting.
• Proficiency with carpentry tools, static woodworking machinery equipment and techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of related trades (e.g., painting, tiling, general maintenance) is a plus.
• Positive can do attitude
• NVQ level 3 or City & Guilds certification or apprenticeship preferred.

A full UK driving licence and the ability to participate in an out of hours call out rota are essential.

What we can offer you:

We offer some fantastic benefits including generous annual leave (plus University closure days and bank holidays), company pension scheme, discounted private healthcare and dental, company sick pay, cycle to work scheme, learning and development opportunities, options for flexible working, excellent family leave arrangements, employee wellbeing service,  a wide variety of on and off-campus arts and culture facilities and access to a range of staff discounts and offers at local shops, restaurants and service providers.  

Inclusivity: 

The University of Southampton is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a diverse environment. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications that will continue to strengthen the diversity of our governing body. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion and are immensely proud to have been awarded an institutional Athena SWAN silver award, which underpins our pledge to improve equality for women. We are also delighted to have received the Race Equality Charter bronze award from Advance HE, which recognises that we have a solid foundation for eliminating racial inequalities and developing an inclusive culture that values all staff and students. We work with our people to ensure their ideas are always heard, and we invite you to share your background and life experiences with us to help us create a truly unique working environment

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.