Maintenance Carpenter

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

Job summary

A leading company in national security is seeking a Maintenance Carpenter to perform essential maintenance and construction tasks within secure facilities. This role offers a competitive starting salary, extensive training, and opportunities for career development, contributing directly to UK security efforts. Benefits include generous annual leave, a personal learning budget, and on-site facilities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years

Additional public holidays

Personal Learning Budget

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site facilities: gym, restaurant, coffee bars

Paid parental and adoption leave

Interest-free season ticket loan

Two hours weekly for fitness

Tools and equipment provided

Qualifications

• Comfortable with hand and power tools.
• Must hold a full UK driving license.
• Basic IT and report writing skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and construction within secure facilities.
• Produce technical drawings and select suitable materials.
• Follow strict security protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Proactive approach

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 in Carpentry and Joinery

BTEC or NVQ in Carpentry and Joinery

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 after completing your training and meeting the technical criteria. By your second year as a fully trained property specialist, you could earn £53,524, excluding overtime or on-call payments.

Flexible working: This role is primarily office-based due to the nature of the work. Once qualified, some flexibility or compressed hours may be available depending on training and business needs.

About Us

MI5 protects the UK from threats like terrorism and hostile state activities. We analyze intelligence and collaborate with partners such as MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt threats. We also advise on security to government, businesses, and organizations. Working with MI5 offers unique, challenging work in a supportive environment, making a real difference to UK security.

The Role

As a Maintenance Carpenter, your duties include maintenance, repair, and construction within secure facilities, including infrastructure hardening and creating bespoke spaces. You will produce technical drawings, select suitable materials, and perform tasks to high standards, following strict security protocols.

An exciting aspect is the potential deployment within the UK for intelligence gathering, utilizing your trade skills to contribute to national security.

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

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 strong work ethic, attention to detail, proactive approach, problem-solving skills, and good communication are essential. You must hold a full UK driving license and maintain fitness levels. Basic IT and report writing skills are also needed.

Training and Development

We invest in our employees with at least 6 months of initial training, combining in-house and external courses. You will be mentored and have a training pathway with milestones, supported by external courses to enhance your skills.

Rewards and Benefits

Starting salary £42,798, rising to £46,268 after the first year. Additional allowances and potential earnings of up to £53,524 as a fully trained specialist, plus overtime and on-call pay.

Other benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years
• Additional public holidays
• Personal Learning Budget
• Excellent pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site facilities: gym, restaurant, coffee bars
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Two hours weekly for fitness
• Tools and equipment provided

Equal Opportunities

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

Find out more at https://www.MI5.gov.uk/careers/