Your new company

We are currently recruiting for a carpenter to join a friendly and welcoming team within a higher education organisation. You’ll be joining a dedicated and professional Estates and Facilities Services team responsible for maintaining a vibrant, safe, and welcoming university campus. The estate includes a diverse mix of academic buildings, student accommodation, and heritage properties, offering you a varied and rewarding working environment where your skills will make a real difference to students, staff, and visitors every day.

Your new role

• Fire door installation, maintenance, and compliance
• Fire stopping works to maintain building compartmentation
• Routine and reactive maintenance of locks, door furniture, and access systems
• General repairs, installations, and timber-based maintenance across the campus
• Supporting minor refurbishment and renovation projects
• Interpreting technical drawings and completing works to a high standard
• Maintaining accurate work records and ensuring all tasks meet health and safety requirements

What you'll need to succeed

• Apprenticeship in joinery or Level 2/3 Diploma/NVQ
• Fire Door Maintenance qualification
• Fire Safety and Awareness training
• At least 5 years’ experience in a carpentry role within the built environment
• Strong experience with fire door and fire stopping maintenance
• Ability to safely use workshop equipment (e.g., bandsaws, table saws)
• Competence in diagnosing lock faults
• Excellent attention to detail, safety awareness, and a hardworking, diligent approach
• Strong communication skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Flexibility and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A full UK driving licence

• Fire door installation and fire stopping qualifications
• Asbestos awareness
• Experience maintaining workshop equipment
• Knowledge of passive fire protection
• Working at Height training

What you'll get in return

• Excellent annual leave entitlement 21 days, rising to 26 after 5 years, plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Opportunity to buy up to 35 days holiday per year
• Excellent pension scheme
• The chance to work as part of a supportive and collaborative Estates & Facilities team
• A varied role across a diverse and interesting estate, including heritage buildings
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training
• The satisfaction of contributing to a safe, compliant, and well‑maintained university environment
• A stable role with a respected institution committed to its people and its mission to educate, advance knowledge, and serve the common good

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Alternatively, please contact me on megan.shove@hays.com / 02382 020 103

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.