Maintenance Carpenter

Millfield School; Street; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Carpenter / Joiner to join their dedicated maintenance team. The role involves repairs, installations, and bespoke joinery work throughout the estate. Candidates must have proven carpentry experience, be skilled in handling woodworking machinery, and possess an NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry & Joinery. The position offers a salary of £31,000–£33,000 per annum and a fantastic range of benefits, emphasizing a commitment to safety and inclusivity.

Benefits

Freshly prepared lunches for £10.30/month

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Exclusive discounts at high-street shops and restaurants

Qualifications

• Proven experience in carpentry and joinery.
• Ability to operate woodworking machinery safely.
• Experience with repairs and installations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair wooden fixtures, furniture, doors, and windows.
• Manufacture and install bespoke joinery items.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Proven carpentry/joinery experience

Skilled in woodworking machinery and hand tools

Strong attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Carpentry & Joinery

Job description

Millfield School is seeking an experienced Carpenter / Joiner to become a key part of our dedicated maintenance team. You’ll carry out repairs, installations, and bespoke joinery work across our estate, using both traditional techniques and woodworking machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair wooden fixtures, furniture, doors, and windows
• Manufacture and install bespoke joinery items
• Operate woodworking machinery safely and efficiently
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards

What We’re Looking For

• Proven carpentry/joinery experience
• Skilled in woodworking machinery and hand tools
• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Carpentry & Joinery
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

This is a year‑round position, Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, with a salary of £31,000–£33,000 per annum (dependent on experience).

In addition, you’ll enjoy a fantastic range of benefits, including freshly prepared lunches for a nominal fee of just £10.30 per month, access to our state‑of‑the‑art school facilities, and exclusive discounts and cashback benefits at popular high‑street shops and restaurants through our Employee Assistance Programme.

Application closing date: Noon, 22nd January.

Please note that applications will be considered on receipt, and as a result the vacancy may close early should an appointment be made. As such we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible

Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to, Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Be kind, be individual, be brilliant. Millfield School, where being an individual is recognised as the key to brilliance.