Maintenance Carpenter

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

Job summary

A leading company in UK security seeks a Maintenance Carpenter to manage maintenance and construction in secure facilities. The role offers a competitive salary starting at £42,798, with opportunities for allowances and career development through extensive training. Applicants must hold relevant qualifications and be prepared for a role that directly contributes to national security.

Benefits

25-30 days annual leave

Public holidays

Personal learning budget

Pension scheme

Cycle scheme

On-site facilities

Paid parental leave

Interest-free loan

Fitness hours

Paid tools and equipment

Qualifications

• Must have City & Guilds Level 2, BTEC, NVQ in Carpentry.
• Comfortable with hand and power tools.
• Able to write reports.

Responsibilities

• Handle maintenance, repairs, and construction in secure facilities.
• Produce technical drawings and select materials.
• Deploy within the UK for intelligence operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Proactive approach

Physical fitness

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 training and meeting the technical criteria. By your second year as a fully trained property specialist, potential earnings may reach £53,524, excluding overtime or on-call payments.

Flexible Working: This role is primarily office-based. Once fully qualified, flexible or compressed hours may be considered based on training and business needs.

About Us

MI5 protects the UK from threats like terrorism and state harm. We investigate, analyze, and collaborate with partners like MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt threats. We also advise on security to organizations, offering a unique and impactful role in UK security.

The Role

As a Maintenance Carpenter, you will handle maintenance, repairs, and construction in secure facilities, including infrastructure hardening and creating bespoke spaces. Responsibilities include producing technical drawings, selecting materials, and performing tasks to high standards under strict security protocols.

An exciting aspect is deploying within the UK for intelligence operations, using your skills to contribute directly to national security.

The role is mostly Monday to Friday, with early starts and occasional late work. There may be short-term travel and overseas deployments. Overtime and on-call payments are provided 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, and problem-solving skills are essential. A full UK driving license is required, along with physical fitness and basic IT skills. You should also be able to write reports.

Training and Development

We offer at least 6 months of training, combining in-house and external courses, with mentorship and assessment milestones. We support ongoing professional development to keep your skills current.

Rewards and Benefits

Salary starts at £42,798, rising to £46,268 after a year, with allowances and potential earnings of up to £53,524. Benefits include 25-30 days of annual leave, public holidays, a personal learning budget, pension, cycle scheme, on-site facilities, paid parental leave, interest-free loan, fitness hours, and paid tools and equipment.

Equal Opportunities

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

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

We’re Confident

We are committed to inclusive hiring and ensuring fair opportunities for disabled applicants, with criteria including a UK driving license, motivation, and carpentry knowledge assessed at application.

What to Expect

The recruitment process involves an application review, assessment center with interview and practical test, conditional offer, medical assessment, and final approval. The process may take 6-9 months, so continue current employment until final offer.

Before You Apply

Applicants must be British or dual British citizens and eligible for Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. We have a strict drugs policy and recommend setting up a secure, anonymous email for communication. The role is based in London; consider relocation implications. Applications from overseas should wait until visiting the UK.

We reserve the right to close applications early once sufficient responses are received.