Carpenter

Manpower Group (UK); Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Recruitment in Oxford is seeking a skilled Carpenter for a full-time, permanent role at the College in Oxford City Centre. The post requires a formal trade qualification, a full UK driving licence, and willingness to perform out-of-hours maintenance work on a rota.

The role covers carpentry, joinery, and general maintenance across the College estate, with a salary of £38,500 per year and an on-call rota. Closing date 22 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven competence in carpentry or joinery, including repairs, fabrication, installation, and finishing work.
• Awareness of building services and general maintenance activities.
• Ability to respond promptly to emergency maintenance tasks.
• Methodical, organised, and able to maintain a tidy working environment.
• Willingness to learn and flexibility in maintenance tasks.
• Strong customer service skills and a professional manner.
• IT literacy for record-keeping.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload, and perform under pressure.
• Ability to undertake some lifting and handling of materials.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair, install, and maintain furniture, fixtures, shelving, doors, windows, and other elements across College buildings.
• Carry out carpentry work to a high standard including measuring, cutting, fitting, finishing, and repairs.
• Assess, prioritise, and plan carpentry tasks with Maintenance Operations Manager.
• Assist with planning and setup of events requiring temporary structures or minor building adaptations.
• Provide out-of-hours maintenance support for College events and conferences.
• Undertake basic adaptation, repair, and preventative maintenance on building systems and equipment.

Skills

Carpentry & joinery

Maintenance

Health & safety

Hand tools & measuring

Teamwork

Education

Formal carpentry qualification

GCSE Maths & English

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Manpower Recruitment working with an established College in Oxford City Centre and are looking for a Full Time Carpenter. This is a Full Time, Permanent Position, with the salary offer of £38,500pa and expectation of out of hour call outs, on a rota basis.

Please note a Full UK Driving Licence would be needed.

Closing date for applications is 22 nd November 2026.

Overall Objective

To provide skilled carpentry and general maintenance support across the College estate, ensuring that buildings, utilities, plant, machinery, furniture, and equipment are maintained safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. The postholder will carry out planned, preventative, and reactive work while maintaining accurate records under the direction of the Maintenance Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Carpentry and Joinery

• Fabricate, repair, install, and maintain furniture, fixtures, shelving, doors, windows, and other structural and non-structural elements across College buildings.
• Carry out carpentry and joinery work to a high standard, including measuring, cutting, fitting, finishing, and repairing timber and related materials.
• Assess, prioritise, and plan carpentry and general building tasks in coordination with the Maintenance Operations Manager.
• Assist with the planning, organisation, and set-up of College events requiring temporary structures or minor building adaptations.
• Support out-of-hours College events and conferences where maintenance support is required.

Repairs and Maintenance

• Undertake basic adaptation, repair, and reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance work on building systems, services, and equipment across the College estate, working without constant supervision.
• Carry out regular planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspections, including water hygiene, emergency lighting, and fire safety checks.
• Complete minor and medium-scale repairs, including the removal, installation, and repair of furniture, fittings, doors, windows, and other building elements.
• Work closely with Maintenance and Housekeeping teams to ensure bedrooms, public areas, and other College facilities meet required standards.
• Manage allocated workloads to ensure maintenance requests, PPM checks, and carpentry tasks are completed within Maintenance Department service level agreements.

General Duties

• Maintain workshops and stores, including assisting with the inventory, safe storage, and maintenance of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, tidily, and in compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Report unsafe working practices, installations, equipment, or hazards promptly to supervision or management.
• Complete manual and electronic records accurately and promptly, including work requests, PPM checks, stores requisitions, time allocation, and statutory documentation.
• Participate in the Maintenance Department on-call rota and provide out-of-hours support as required.
• Provide onsite support for out-of-hours College events during term time and the summer conference season.
• Attend training and development activities to maintain and improve skills in carpentry, maintenance, and statutory compliance.
• Carry out other duties appropriate to the role, supporting a collaborative "one team" approach across the College.

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven competence in carpentry or joinery, including repairs, fabrication, installation, and finishing work gained within the construction industry.
• Awareness of building services and general maintenance activities, preferably gained in a similar environment.
• Ability to respond promptly and effectively to emergency maintenance tasks.
• Methodical, organised, and able to maintain a tidy and professional working environment.
• Willingness to learn and flexibility in approaching varied maintenance tasks.
• Strong customer service skills and a professional, approachable manner.
• IT literacy, including confidence using computers and tablets for record-keeping.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Ability to undertake some lifting, including boxes, tools, apparatus, and materials.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in reactive and planned maintenance within a generalist or higher education environment.
• Experience working within a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Formal trade qualification in carpentry, joinery, or another relevant building-related trade.
• GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent qualifications.
• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in an appropriate trade, a recognised apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification; alternatively, demonstrable practical experience in carpentry and general building maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence.

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