Maintenance Carpenter

ZipRecruiter; Bromley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security organization is seeking a Maintenance Carpenter to maintain and repair secure facilities in London. The role offers a competitive salary starting at £42,798, increasing to £46,268 after one year, with potential earnings up to £53,524. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in Carpentry and Joinery, along with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. The position includes initial training and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

25-30 days leave

Public holidays

Learning budget

Pension

Cycle scheme

Onsite facilities

Paid parental leave

Interest-free loan

Fitness hours

Paid tools/equipment

Qualifications

• Comfortable with hand and power tools.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Physical fitness necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and construct within secure facilities.
• Create technical drawings and select materials.
• Adhere to strict security protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Proactive approach

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 in Carpentry and Joinery

BTEC or NVQ in Carpentry

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Carpenter

Department: Trades & Services
Location(s): London
Salary: Starting basic salary is £42,798 for the first year, rising to £46,268 after one year.

Job description

The role also offers a technical framework allowance and disruption allowance, which you can apply for once your training is complete and you meet the technical criteria. By your second year as a fully trained property specialist, you may earn £53,524, excluding overtime or on-call payments.

Flexible working: This role is primarily office-based. Once qualified, some flexibility or compressed hours may be considered depending on training and business needs.

About Us

MI5 protects the UK from threats like terrorism and state-sponsored harm. We investigate, analyze, and collaborate with partners such as MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt threats. We also provide security advice to organizations. Working in MI5 offers unique challenges and a supportive environment where you can make a real difference.

The Role

As a Maintenance Carpenter, you will maintain, repair, and construct within secure facilities, including infrastructure hardening and bespoke spaces. Responsibilities include creating technical drawings, selecting materials, and adhering to strict security protocols.

Occasionally, you may be deployed within the UK on intelligence operations, utilizing your trade skills for national security.

This mostly Monday to Friday role may involve early starts, occasional late work, short-term travel, and overseas deployments. Overtime and on-call payments are available.

About You

You should have a City & Guilds Level 2, BTEC, NVQ, or equivalent in Carpentry and Joinery, and be comfortable with hand and power tools. A full UK driving license, physical fitness, basic IT skills, and report writing skills are required. You should have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, proactive approach, and problem-solving skills.

Training and Development

Initial training lasts at least 6 months, combining in-house and external courses. You will be mentored and have a clear training pathway with milestones. Further external training will support your career growth.

Rewards and Benefits

Starting salary: £42,798, rising to £46,268 after one year. Additional allowances and potential earnings of up to £53,524 with overtime and on-call pay. Benefits include 25-30 days leave, public holidays, learning budget, pension, cycle scheme, onsite facilities, paid parental leave, interest-free loan, fitness hours, and paid tools/equipment.

Equal Opportunities

We value diversity and encourage applications from under-represented groups, including women, minorities, disabled, and neurodivergent individuals.

Learn more about our culture at https://www.MI5.gov.uk/careers/.

We’re Confident

MI5 is a Confident Leader in the DWP scheme, committed to fair recruitment for disabled applicants. Minimum criteria for interview include a full UK driving license, motivation, and knowledge of carpentry assessed at application.

What to Expect

Our process includes an application review, assessment center with interview and practical test, conditional offer, medical assessment, and final offer. The process may take 6-9 months.

Before You Apply

You must be British or dual British nationality, and eligible for Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. The role is based in London; consider relocation and application from within the UK. We advise setting up a separate email for communication and to avoid discussing your application publicly.