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University of Reading
Maintenance Carpenter
University of Reading • Reading, United Kingdom • via Jobs.ac.uk
4 days ago
£26,707–£32,080 a year
Full–time
No Degree Mentioned
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Job description
Closing date: 19th October 2026 at 23:59 (BST)
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) will have to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this through another means without the sponsorship of the University. Further information about sponsorship is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
Occupying three beautiful campuses (Whiteknights, with its early 19th century planned landscape, London Road with its formal gardens and ceremonial Great Hall, and Greenlands, Henley-on-Thames, with its riverside garden landscape) the unique “University within a Park” setting of the University of Reading is an inspiring place to come to work.
With such a varied portfolio, there is never a dull day in the Estates Team here at Reading.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and flexible Maintenance Carpenter to join the Campus Operations team, within Estates, offering a reactive maintenance service maintaining all aspects of the building fabric in university owned properties
You will need the confidence and ability to carry out reactive and planned maintenance on the university’s building stock, investigating, fault finding and seeking solutions to building fabric faults and failures. The post holder will provide an effective and prompt customer focussed, and professional service to the University in accordance with Service Level Agreements using prior knowledge and experience.
You will be expected to manage and prioritise your own workload; updating the CAFM system and customers as required and carry out all work in a safe manner in accordance with university policies and procedures, safe systems of work, and current legislation.
Our team operate a 36 hour working week and the successful candidates will have the opportunity to join our on-call rota offering a 24/7 service to the University. The call out duty attracts a generous stand by allowance and overtime payments for all call outs.
Please apply via the Jobtrain site, and clearly demonstrate how you meet the key recruiting criteria:
• Recognised time served apprenticeship, and NVQ Level 3 qualifications or equivalent in carpentry or joinery.
• Experienced and competent in all aspects of planned, preventative and day to day reactive maintenance issues relating to the building fabric.
• Awareness of current statutory requirements, including a broad knowledge H&S and the risk assessment process.
• Good communicator with client- facing attitude and demonstrable customer care
• Flexible, well organised, able to project a professional image and demonstrate proactive attitude in work related issues.
• Participate in the Maintenance Team Call-out rota.
Salary Package up to £39.1k based on a basic salary G4 up to £32.1k plus call out standby on average £2.75k and overtime average £2.75k plus potential additional responsibility payments for specific qualifications, skills and /or experience up to £1.5k.
Interview and practical assessment date: 27th October 2026
Contact:
Contact Name: Andy Malin
Contact Job Title: Reactive Maintenance Manager
Contact Email address: a.t.malin@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name: Guneet Bhatti
Alternative Contact Job Title: Deputy Head of Reactive Maintenance
Alternative Contact Email address: g.k.bhatti@reading.ac.uk
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
£26,707 to £32,080 per annum. See advert text for details.
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WATES • Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom • via Guardian Jobs
3 days ago
Full–time
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Job description
The Vacancy
🛠️ Carpenter – Walton-on-Thames (Responsive Maintenance)
Join the WPS Team – Make a Difference in Social Housing
WPS has an exciting opportunity for a Carpenter to join our Responsive Maintenance division, working from our Walton-on-Thames office. You’ll be delivering reactive maintenance services to our valued residents as part of a social housing contract.
🔧 What You’ll Be Doing
• Carrying out carpentry repair and renewal works across various properties.
• Advising your Supervisor when additional support or materials are needed.
• Working independently or collaboratively with other operatives.
• Completing daily work sheets detailing tasks and materials used.
• Ensuring timely and productive completion of assigned tasks.
🚗 Requirements
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Proven experience in carpentry.
• Ability to work to high standards of workmanship and productivity.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer service mindset and ability to meet tight deadlines.
💬 Why Join WPS? At WPS, we’re committed to building communities and improving lives. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values your skills and helps you grow.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us deliver quality maintenance services that truly matter.
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.
To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting
Work for Wates
Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.
We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:
• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.
We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.
Maintenance Carpenter
University of Reading • Reading, United Kingdom • via Jobs.ac.uk
4 days ago
£26,707–£32,080 a year
Full–time
No Degree Mentioned
Apply on Jobs.ac.uk
Apply directly on Jobs@Reading - University Of Reading
Apply on Glassdoor
Apply on Indeed
Apply on LinkedIn
Apply on Glassdoor
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Job description
Closing date: 19th October 2026 at 23:59 (BST)
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) will have to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this through another means without the sponsorship of the University. Further information about sponsorship is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
Occupying three beautiful campuses (Whiteknights, with its early 19th century planned landscape, London Road with its formal gardens and ceremonial Great Hall, and Greenlands, Henley-on-Thames, with its riverside garden landscape) the unique “University within a Park” setting of the University of Reading is an inspiring place to come to work.
With such a varied portfolio, there is never a dull day in the Estates Team here at Reading.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and flexible Maintenance Carpenter to join the Campus Operations team, within Estates, offering a reactive maintenance service maintaining all aspects of the building fabric in university owned properties
You will need the confidence and ability to carry out reactive and planned maintenance on the university’s building stock, investigating, fault finding and seeking solutions to building fabric faults and failures. The post holder will provide an effective and prompt customer focussed, and professional service to the University in accordance with Service Level Agreements using prior knowledge and experience.
You will be expected to manage and prioritise your own workload; updating the CAFM system and customers as required and carry out all work in a safe manner in accordance with university policies and procedures, safe systems of work, and current legislation.
Our team operate a 36 hour working week and the successful candidates will have the opportunity to join our on-call rota offering a 24/7 service to the University. The call out duty attracts a generous stand by allowance and overtime payments for all call outs.
Please apply via the Jobtrain site, and clearly demonstrate how you meet the key recruiting criteria:
• Recognised time served apprenticeship, and NVQ Level 3 qualifications or equivalent in carpentry or joinery.
• Experienced and competent in all aspects of planned, preventative and day to day reactive maintenance issues relating to the building fabric.
• Awareness of current statutory requirements, including a broad knowledge H&S and the risk assessment process.
• Good communicator with client- facing attitude and demonstrable customer care
• Flexible, well organised, able to project a professional image and demonstrate proactive attitude in work related issues.
• Participate in the Maintenance Team Call-out rota.
Salary Package up to £39.1k based on a basic salary G4 up to £32.1k plus call out standby on average £2.75k and overtime average £2.75k plus potential additional responsibility payments for specific qualifications, skills and /or experience up to £1.5k.
Interview and practical assessment date: 27th October 2026
Contact:
Contact Name: Andy Malin
Contact Job Title: Reactive Maintenance Manager
Contact Email address: a.t.malin@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name: Guneet Bhatti
Alternative Contact Job Title: Deputy Head of Reactive Maintenance
Alternative Contact Email address: g.k.bhatti@reading.ac.uk
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
£26,707 to £32,080 per annum. See advert text for details.
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WATES
Carpenter
WATES • Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom • via Guardian Jobs
3 days ago
Full–time
No Degree Mentioned
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Job description
The Vacancy
🛠️ Carpenter – Walton-on-Thames (Responsive Maintenance)
Join the WPS Team – Make a Difference in Social Housing
WPS has an exciting opportunity for a Carpenter to join our Responsive Maintenance division, working from our Walton-on-Thames office. You’ll be delivering reactive maintenance services to our valued residents as part of a social housing contract.
🔧 What You’ll Be Doing
• Carrying out carpentry repair and renewal works across various properties.
• Advising your Supervisor when additional support or materials are needed.
• Working independently or collaboratively with other operatives.
• Completing daily work sheets detailing tasks and materials used.
• Ensuring timely and productive completion of assigned tasks.
🚗 Requirements
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Proven experience in carpentry.
• Ability to work to high standards of workmanship and productivity.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer service mindset and ability to meet tight deadlines.
💬 Why Join WPS? At WPS, we’re committed to building communities and improving lives. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values your skills and helps you grow.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us deliver quality maintenance services that truly matter.
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.
To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting
Work for Wates
Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.
We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:
• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.
We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.
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