Carpenter​/Handyperson

Carpenter / Handyperson Street, Somerset Up to £32,000 DOE + 40 hours per week, 8am to 5pm + Holiday + PensionExcellent opportunity for a practical and proactive Carpenter to join a respected and well established independent school in a highly stable role also offering excellent training and qualifications as you support the upkeep and presentation of a large and varied estate.

This organisation is a high performing independent day and boarding school with extensive facilities including boarding houses, classrooms and sports venues. The Estates team operates within a collaborative and professional environment with strong job security and low staff turnover, supporting a campus that is maintained to high standards throughout the year.

This varied, hands on role involves carrying out general carpentry maintenance and repairs across the estate, ensuring buildings remain safe, functional and well presented. Duties include ironmongery works, fire door adjustments, installation of intumescent strips, repairs to furniture and fittings, skirting and architrave works, and minor roofing and kitchen fitting tasks. Unlike site based roles, this position offers consistent hours, structured working patterns and the opportunity to develop additional specialist skills through training.

The ideal candidate will have proven carpentry maintenance or handyman experience with a strong understanding of ironmongery and fire door work. You will be self motivated, organised and capable of managing your workload across a busy estate environment. A positive attitude, flexibility and strong work ethic are essential. The school can provide additional training including specialist fire door qualifications, locksmith training and forklift certification for the right individual.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and supportive Estates team offering long term job security, pension, access to high quality facilities including a subsidised three course meal each day, structured hours and genuine opportunities to expand your skillset.The Role: Maintenance Carpenter / Handyperson General carpentry maintenance across a large campus estate Ironmongery and fire door related works Repairs to furniture, fixtures and fittings in situ Minor roofing, kitchen fitting and general maintenance support Working at height where requiredThe Person: Proven carpentry maintenance or handyman background Strong understanding of ironmongery (able to fix door handles etc) Confident using hand and power tools Comfortable working at height Ideally happy to drive a forklift (a qualification can be provided if you don't have one).

Based within reasonable commuting distance of Street Reference Number: BBBH
269992

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

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