Carpenter/Joiner

The Independent Schools Council; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

33 days' annual leave

Free meals during term time

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff events

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Radley College is seeking a skilled Carpenter/Joiner to join our Maintenance Team, performing carpentry, joinery and general maintenance across the historic estate.

You will deliver high-quality, client-focused service, undertake repairs and refurbishment works, and support planned maintenance programmes. Hours are 8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. A recognised Carpentry/Joinery qualification or substantial experience, plus a UK driving licence, are required.

Qualifications

• Recognised carpentry/joinery qualification or substantial practical experience.
• Experience undertaking maintenance, repair and installation work.
• Ability to carry out multi-trade maintenance tasks alongside core carpentry duties.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Sound understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry, joinery and general maintenance tasks across the estate.
• Respond to maintenance requests and support planned maintenance programmes.
• Provide high-quality, customer-focused service across the College estate.
• Undertake repairs, installations and refurbishment works.
• Work as part of a skilled team ensuring buildings remain safe and presented.

Skills

Carpentry/Joinery qualification

Maintenance experience

Multi-trade maintenance

Problem solving

Communication skills

Health & safety knowledge

Driving licence (UK)

Education

Carpentry/Joinery qualification

Job description

At Radley College, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Carpenter / Joiner to join our dedicated Maintenance Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse and historic estate, carrying out a broad range of carpentry, joinery and general maintenance tasks while contributing to the smooth operation of our outstanding facilities.

You will provide a high-quality, customer-focused service across the College estate, undertaking repairs, installations, bespoke joinery projects and refurbishment works. Working as part of a skilled team, you will respond to maintenance requests, support planned maintenance programmes and help ensure our buildings and facilities remain safe, functional and presented to the highest standards.

We are looking for a skilled tradesperson with a recognised Carpentry/ Joinery qualification or significant relevant experience. Someone who takes pride in their workmanship, be able to work independently, and enjoy being part of a supportive team.

Essential requirements

• Recognised carpentry/joinery qualification or substantial practical experience.
• Experience undertaking maintenance, repair and installation work.
• Ability to carry out multi-trade maintenance tasks alongside core carpentry duties.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Sound understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Full UK driving licence

Hours of work are 8.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

In return, Radley College offers an excellent working environment together with a generous benefits package. This includes a competitive pension scheme, 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays, free meals during term time, free on-site parking, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, reduced membership rates for the Sports Centre and golf course, staff social events, ongoing training and professional development opportunities, a College sickness scheme, and free workwear and uniform.

Radley College reserves the right to review applications as received.