Carpenter

Wbsl; Abbots Langley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking an onsite Carpenter at Leavesden Studio to maintain, repair, renovate and install interior and exterior carpentry across the site.

You will work to keep our world-class facilities running smoothly, with duties spanning from planned maintenance to reactive tasks. The role requires hands-on carpentry skills, adherence to H&S standards, and the ability to interpret blueprints and drawings.

Qualifications

• Use and maintenance of hand tools and job-specific equipment.
• Use and maintenance of site plant equipment such as MEWPS.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Understanding of COSHH regulations and safety standards.
• Familiarity with maintenance requirements and on-site equipment handling.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks promptly.
• Monitor health and safety compliance, PPE usage per policy.
• Maintain site assets and ironmongery for continuous operation and compliance.
• Respond to emergencies with temporary or permanent fixes.
• Undertake general maintenance and survey assets, including high areas.
• Assist Lead Carpenter to meet business expectations and ensure compliance with UK law.
• Maintain asset lists and ironmongery data sheets.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.

Skills

Hand tools

Site plant equipment

Health & Safety

COSHH regulations

Driving licence

Maintenance knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 Carpentry

Carpentry Apprenticeship

Advanced Diploma in Site Carpentry

Advanced Diploma in Architectural Joinery

Tools

Trailers

Forklifts

Job description

## CarpenterApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Leavesden South Waytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R000106985***Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.*****Who We Are...**When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the *storytellers* bringing our characters to life, the *creators* bringing them to your living rooms and the *dreamers* creating what’s next...From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.Our studios are considered one of the foremost motion picture and television production and post-production facilities in the world. They inform, engage, and transport audiences to new worlds. The key to that lies with our Studio Operations group, which includes areas like soundstage/backlot set rentals, events, design, culinary, construction, landscaping and much more. Whether it’s hosting an unforgettable studio tour, creating an optimal workspace, or equipping talent to tell the best stories, these teams lay the foundation for the memorable experiences we provide.**Your New Role...**As a Carpenter at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, you’ll bring spaces to life; maintaining, modifying, repairing, renovating and installing interior and exterior carpentry that keeps our world‐class site running smoothly. No two days look the same, and your work will stretch far beyond traditional joinery, giving you the chance to showcase your versatility across a wide range of maintenance tasks.Your eye for detail will be essential. You’ll coordinate issues with your manager, audit completed work and ensure every area meets the high standards WBSL is known for; always working safely, always working with pride.If you’re ready to build, repair, create and elevate the spaces that make WBSL extraordinary, this is your next step.**Your Role Accountabilities...*** Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks promptly.* Monitor Health & Safety compliance, such as correct PPE being worn, as per the H&S at Work Act 1974 and WBSL H&S Policy.* Ensure that the site's assets and ironmongery are maintained to ensure continuous operation and legal compliance with local and national regulations.* React to all emergencies with a view to implementing a permanent fix or a temporary safe fix to reduce downtime, working through an escalation process for a quick resolution.* Undertake general maintenance tasks as well as survey inspected assets, which may include areas at height.* Cooperate and assist the Lead carpenter in his remit to deliver ‘business expectations‘ and ensure UK Legislation is adhered to at all times.* Assist in maintaining up-to-date asset list and ironmongery data sheets.* Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.**Qualifications & Experiences...*** Use and maintenance of hand tools and job-specific equipment.* Use and maintenance of site plant equipment such as MEWPS.* Full working knowledge and adherence to H&S standards (training provided)* Understanding of COSHH regulations* Have a good understanding of the maintenance requirements as well as be able to use all special equipment needed/used on site.* Must hold a full UK driving licence.**Desirable...*** NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Carpentry* Carpentry Apprenticeship* Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Site Carpentry (450) and the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Architectural Joinery* Trained to use trailers and forklifts**Working Pattern**You will be required to work a 40-hour week on a rota shift pattern. You will also be required to work evenings and weekends in line with the operating hours of the studio and the studio tour. There will be a requirement to respond to emergencies in and out of normal working hours. You will be required to work some bank holidays.#SOOnsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.**How We Get Things Done...**This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.**Championing Inclusion at WBD**Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.