Carpenter & Joiner

Amey Group Services LTD; Usk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider is seeking a Carpenter & Joiner to maintain joinery within secure premises across the UK. Responsibilities include ensuring health and safety standards, carrying out repairs, and maintaining workshop machines. Ideal candidates will have relevant joinery qualifications and experience in manual tool handling. Competitive salary and benefits, including career advancement opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive training programs

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Exclusive discounts for retailers

Social Impact Days for volunteering

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 or 3 in Joinery & Carpentry.
• Experience with manual tools and ladder handling required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure H&S standards are achieved across the contract.
• Carry out joinery work including repairs to doors and windows.
• Maintain joinery workshop and keep machines in working order.
• Organize daily work plans with the supervisor.

Skills

Manual tool handling

Ladder use

Education

Level 2 or 3 in Joinery & Carpentry

Job description

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week (shift pattern Mon‑Thursday 7.30am‑16.00pm, Friday 7.30am‑15.00pm). On call, weekend work if needed as overtime. At Amey, we support our justice client, His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing them with safe, clean and efficient prisons. By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly. The Carpenter & Joiner plays an important part in ensuring the planned and reactive maintenance work within the prisons is carried out in a safe, compliant and timely manner.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.
• Carry out joinery work to include repairing doors, windows, signposts, formwork and other bespoke timber items.
• Responsible for joinery workshop – maintenance of machines, statutory inspections, housekeeping and cleanliness.
• Organise and plan your daily work with the supervisor, record and submit all details of work carried out on relevant works orders.
• Measure and quote for works.
• Order materials.
• Maintain stock of building maintenance material.
• Support both local and business zero‑carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner where appropriate.
• Handle all other reasonable requests as determined by your line manager.

What You Will Bring

• Level 2 or 3 in Joinery & Carpentry.
• Manual tool handling.
• Ladder use.

About Amey

At Amey, we work on long‑term stable contracts so you can plan a long‑term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

We are a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Remuneration – Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth – Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Engineering Team Leader.
• Training Opportunities – Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays – Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension – Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts – Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community – Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.