Maintenance Carpenter

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

Job summary

A leading company in national security is seeking a Maintenance Carpenter to manage repairs and construction within secure facilities. This role offers a competitive salary with opportunities for additional earnings through allowances and overtime. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and a strong work ethic, contributing to the safety and security of the UK.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site facilities such as gym, restaurant, coffee bars

Paid parental and adoption leave

Interest-free season ticket loan

Two hours weekly for fitness

Tools and equipment provided

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving license.
• Maintain physical fitness.
• Basic IT literacy and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle maintenance, repairs, and construction within secure facilities.
• Produce technical drawings and select materials.
• Follow strict security protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

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 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. Once 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-sponsored harm. We analyze intelligence and collaborate with partners such as MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt threats. We also advise on security to organizations, providing a challenging and supportive environment where you can make a real difference.

The Role

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

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

This mostly Monday to Friday role involves early starts, occasional evening work, and potential short-term or 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 the ability to work with others are essential.

You must hold a full UK driving license, maintain physical fitness, and possess basic IT literacy and report-writing skills.

Training and Development

We invest in our employees, offering at least 6 months of training, combining in-house and external courses. You will be mentored and have clear milestones for progression. Further external training will support your career growth and industry knowledge.

Rewards and Benefits

Starting salary: £42,798, rising to £46,268 after one year. Additional allowances and potential earnings of up to £53,524 after training, with overtime and on-call pay.

Other benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years
• Additional public and privilege holidays
• Personal Learning Budget
• Excellent pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site facilities such as 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 all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups such as women, minorities, disabled, and neurodivergent individuals.

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