Maintenance Carpenter (3 posts)

We are looking to recruit a qualified and experienced craftsman (Carpenter) to join an effective and efficient maintenance team.

Overview of the Role

You will preferably have experience of working within a similar large and complex environment. You should have a flexible approach to ensure the service being delivered is efficient and effective to meet the needs of Students and Staff. You will join our maintenance team that forms part of the Estates & Facilities Directorate, which provides a wide range of support services connected with the effective management, development, and maintenance of the University. You will be part of a dedicated team delivering reactive and planned maintenance as well as small works projects where you will be central to delivering the student experience for the University. You must be able to work unsupervised, and on your own initiative, within a large and complex organisation, whilst maintaining a safe working environment for all our staff, students, and visitors.

Maintenance Carpenter Role and responsibilities

You will carry repairs and maintenance and other minor works covering carpentry, joinery and general building, as well as assisting other trades.   

• To carry out items of repair and maintenance and other minor works as directed within the field of carpentry, joinery and general building. From time to time you will be expected to offer assistance to other Tradesman in order to complete works in other fields. As well as responsive maintenance a full schedule of Planned Preventative Maintenance will be undertaken to set target dates
• Liaise with external contractors, with regard to the University buildings.
• To deal directly with staff and students with regard to repairs and maintenance and advise on technical queries and matters of safety and security. 
• Undertake work in other craft disciplines from time to time including building, painting & decorating and operation of drain cleaning machinery and assistance to electrical & plumbing trades.
• Supervise external contractors undertaking repair work and advise caretakers undertaking minor maintenance tasks.

Maintenance Carpenter Requirements

• You should have served a recognised apprenticeship and be qualified to City and Guilds Advanced Craft Certificate Carpentry & Joinery or NVQ Level 3.
• A sound knowledge of all carpentry and joinery works within the field of Maintenance and an understanding of general building matters.
• Knowledge and understanding of all relevant Health & Safety Legislation, including Health & Safety at Work Act, Asbestos at Work Regulations and Working at Height Regulations.
• Significant practical experience will be required with evidence of appropriate competency and some training in First Aid would be advantageous.
• You will be required to hold a current driving licence.
• You will be required  to travel throughout the University estate as well as in and around the West Midlands.

For further information please contact Maintenance Manager Mr Martyn Harris on 07966849595.

The University can offer you; 30 days Annual Leave plus the statutory bank holidays and concessionary days. Staff can also access a staff benefits scheme and join a pension scheme.

The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff

As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)

PLEASE NOTE: Applications are scored against the criteria set out in the job description and person specifications attached to this advert. Applications are not assessed against the job advert so please ensure your applications are crafted against the Job Description and Person Specification contained within it.