Maintenance Carpenter

ISS Facility Services; Over Peover; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company based in the UK is seeking an experienced Maintenance Carpenter for an onsite team. The role involves various fabric maintenance tasks, including repairs and basic installations. Strong skills in carpentry and customer service are essential. The position is full-time, with a focus on high-quality service delivery in a commercial environment. Competitive contract type offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building fabric maintenance within commercial environments.
• A trade background in carpentry & joinery.
• Strong competency across general building services and fabric repair tasks.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to fabric-related helpdesk requests and onsite issues.
• Complete PPM tasks in line with schedules and site requirements.
• Carry out surveys, record findings, and identify materials required for small works.

Skills

Building fabric maintenance

Carpentry & joinery

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

Maintenance Carpenter

Location: Knutsford, WA16 9EU

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Carpenter to join the onsite maintenance team at Radbroke Hall. You will be responsible for delivering high‑quality fabric maintenance across a large, high‑spec commercial campus, supporting both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repair activity.

Job Description

You will undertake a wide range of fabric maintenance tasks including building fabric repairs (doors, hinges, flooring, ceilings, walls, furniture), basic plumbing duties (flow checks, unblocking, minor fixes), minor installation work and general site support. You will also assist with basic electrical tasks such as emergency lighting checks and lamp replacements. This is a hands‑on role requiring excellent attention to detail, strong customer service, and the ability to work safely and efficiently in a live commercial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to fabric‑related helpdesk requests and onsite issues.
• Complete PPM tasks in line with schedules and site requirements.
• Carry out surveys, record findings, and identify materials required for small works.
• Keep accurate records and update onsite reporting systems.
• Assist other trades where required and provide cover during absences.
• Ensure tools and equipment remain safe, serviceable and in good condition.
• Occasional requirement to support other client sites in Manchester, Northwich & Liverpool.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

• Proven experience in building fabric maintenance within commercial environments.
• A trade background in carpentry & joinery (essential)
• Strong competency across general building services and fabric repair tasks.
• Confident using tablets or electronic maintenance systems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• PASMA or IPAF certification or happy to go through additional training.

The Company

ISS is a world‑leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it's hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government's Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

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