Maintenance Technician (University Campus)

Roundhouse recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Maintenance Technician for a university campus in Reading. This role offers a salary of £30,000 - £35,000, with additional on-call allowances and excellent benefits. The technician will perform various maintenance tasks, supporting both reactive and planned carpentry duties, all within a unique educational environment.

Benefits

32 days' holiday

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or recognised apprenticeship in Carpentry (or equivalent).
• Skilled in maintenance carpentry across doors, fittings, and building fabric.
• Able to use woodworking machinery and handheld tools confidently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of reactive and planned maintenance carpentry.
• Repair and install door hardware and access control mechanisms.
• Support listed building works and help preserve heritage assets.

Skills

Skilled in maintenance carpentry

Able to use woodworking machinery

Organised and reliable

Comfortable working independently

Flexible to join the on-call rota

Education

NVQ Level 3 or recognised apprenticeship in Carpentry

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Technician (University Campus)

£30,000 - £35,000 + £2,750 on-call allowance + Overtime + excellent benefits

Days-based, 36 hours per week

Reading

Are you a Level 3 Qualified Carpenter or similar looking for a stable, varied role in a unique university setting - with market leading benefits, generous overtime and on-call allowance, and continued access to training and development.

This is a great opportunity for a maintenance carpenter/handyman looking for steady work, a supportive environment, and the chance to top up earnings with overtime and on-call payments. Working within an attractive campus, you\'ll be part of a friendly multi-trade team, keeping facilities safe and well-maintained.

The Role

• Carry out a wide range of reactive and planned maintenance carpentry across campus buildings.
• Repair and install door hardware, access control, and fire-release mechanisms.
• Assemble and fit kitchen units and worktops.
• Support listed building works and help preserve heritage assets.
• Provide input on small projects, estimates, and improvements.
• Join the on-call rota (one weekend in 4-5) with a £2,750 allowance plus overtime for call-outs.
• Work independently and as part of a collaborative maintenance team.

The Person

• NVQ Level 3 or recognised apprenticeship in Carpentry (or equivalent).
• Skilled in maintenance carpentry across doors, fittings, and building fabric.
• Able to use woodworking machinery and handheld tools confidently.
• Organised, reliable, and comfortable working independently.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.
• Flexible to join the on-call rota when required.

Benefits include

• Salary £27,000-£30,000 + £2,750 on-call allowance.
• Overtime opportunities (average extra £2,750 per year).
• 32 days\' holiday (incl. Bank Holidays) with options to carry or sell days.
• Generous pension scheme, life assurance, and employee assistance programme.
• Training, development, and progression pathways.
• A stable, days-based role in a unique and attractive campus environment.
• Handyman, Maintenance Carpenter, Building Maintenance, Reactive Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Facilities, Carpentry, NVQ Level 3, University Campus, Reading, Overtime, Days Based, Stable Role