Multi-Skilled Maintenance Carpenter

Job Title: Multi Skilled Maintenance Carpenter

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Herefordshire

Salary: Hoople Band C £26,550 - £33,355 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 11th January 2026

Interview Date: 22nd January 2026

Hoople Group are seeking an experienced Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Carpenter to join our Building Maintenance Team in Herefordshire. This is a varied role covering both reactive and planned works across offices, libraries, museums, residential accommodation, commercial buildings, children’s centres and heritage sites.

You’ll be trusted to work independently, diagnosing and resolving issues across carpentry, plumbing, and general building fabric repairs. At the same time, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values professionalism, safety, and customer service.

• Carry out reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance across building fabric, structural and civils components
• Carpentry and joinery repairs: doors, windows, fire doors, kitchens, flooring, fixed furniture
• Minor plumbing and mechanical tasks: washroom refurbishments, gutter repairs, fault finding
• Commercial gutter cleaning, including the safe use of MEWPs or other access equipment. This may require occasional overtime or out‑of‑hours working to ensure tasks are completed safely and with minimal disruption
• General maintenance: painting, redecoration, tiling, pothole filling, storage installation
• Locksmith duties: ironmongery renewals, lock repairs, keys, security systems
• First‑response fault finding and clear reporting of remedial works
• Safe operation of tools and equipment and compliance with health & safety procedures
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in safe, clean condition
• Accurate completion of paperwork and service records in line with SLAs
• Possible participation in the on‑call rota

• NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry (or equivalent)
• Demonstrable competence in at least two secondary trades (plumbing, painting, HVAC, Electrical etc.)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in building maintenance
• Willingness to work occasional overtime or out‑of‑hours
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently
• Good communication skills with customers and colleagues
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to undertake Enhanced DBS check and Security Clearance

• Fire Door Inspection certification, IPAF, PASMA
• Knowledge of building regulations and listed building restrictions
• Experience in facilities management or multi‑site maintenance

• Regular hours: 8am – 4pm, local work only
• Company vehicle and fuel card (private use included)
• 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (rising to 31 after 5 years)
• Pension scheme and death‑in‑service insurance
• Employee discounts, cycle to work scheme, holiday trading options
• Training and development opportunities

If you are a skilled maintenance professional looking for a stable and rewarding role with an organisation that values expertise and dedication, we encourage you to apply.

We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.

PLEASE NOTE:

Applicants must apply online for this vacancy.