Maintenance Carpenter

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

Job summary

A leading company in national security seeks a Maintenance Carpenter to perform maintenance and construction tasks within secure facilities. The role offers a competitive salary starting at £42,798, rising to £46,268 after one year, with opportunities for additional earnings through allowances and overtime. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and skills, including a strong work ethic and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years

Personal Learning Budget

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Paid parental and adoption leave

Interest-free season ticket loan

Tools and equipment provided

Qualifications

• Must have a City & Guilds Level 2, BTEC, NVQ, or equivalent qualification.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Involve maintenance, repair, and construction within secure facilities.
• Create technical drawings and select materials.
• Follow 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 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, automatically rising to £46,268 after one year.

Job description

The role also attracts a technical framework allowance and disruption allowance, which you’ll have the opportunity to apply for once your training is complete and you meet the technical qualifying criteria. By your second year as a fully trained and deployable property specialist, you may be able to earn £53,524, not including overtime or on-call payments.

Flexible working: This role is fully office-based due to the nature of the work involved. Once fully qualified, some flexibility or compressed hours could be considered depending on training and business requirements.

About Us

MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people, and way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing, and assessing intelligence, and then work with partners including MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt these threats. Our protective security arm provides advice and guidance to government, businesses, and other organisations on how to stay safe. Working in MI5 means engaging in unique and challenging work in a supportive environment, making a real difference to UK security.

The Role

As a Maintenance Carpenter, your work will involve maintenance, repair, and construction within secure facilities, including hardening critical infrastructure and creating bespoke spaces across various properties. You will be responsible for creating technical drawings, selecting materials, and executing tasks to high standards while following strict security protocols.

An exciting aspect of this role is the potential for deployment within the UK on intelligence gathering operations, using your trade skills to directly contribute to national security.

This mostly Monday to Friday role may involve early starts, occasional evening work, and short-term or overseas deployments. Overtime and on-call payments are provided for extra hours worked.

About You

You should have a City & Guilds Level 2, BTEC, NVQ, or equivalent qualification in Carpentry and Joinery, and be comfortable using hand and power tools. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, proactive approach, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with colleagues and partners are essential. You must hold a full UK driving licence, maintain fitness levels, and have basic IT skills and report writing abilities.

Training and Development

We invest in our employees with opportunities for growth. The initial training lasts at least 6 months, combining in-house and external courses, with mentorship and assessment milestones. We support ongoing career development through external courses to keep skills current.

Rewards and Benefits

Starting salary of £42,798 rising to £46,268 after one year, with allowances and potential earnings up to £53,524 by the second year, plus overtime and on-call payments.

Additional benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years
• Additional holidays and public holidays
• Personal Learning Budget
• Excellent pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Facilities like 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 under-represented groups, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and neurodivergent individuals.

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