Carpenter

Closing Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026, 11:59 pm.

About the Role
The Carpenter role provides Building Fabric statutory, planned and reactive maintenance to the entire campus to agreed KPIs within the Estates Service Statement. Based within the Building Fabric team, they provide reactive and planned maintenance carpentry; carry out skilled planned preventative maintenance and routine and bespoke carpentry/joinery. This may include creation of bespoke windows, doors, ramps and arrangement of remedial works.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here).

About You

• You will carry out skilled planned preventative maintenance and routine and bespoke carpentry/joinery. This may include creation of bespoke windows, doors, ramps and arrangement of remedial works and ordering of new materials.
• Provide a planned maintenance and reactive remedial work service, assisting other trades where necessary to keep essential facilities open and usable. 
• Respond to individual job requests via the job notification system, ensuring each job is resolved safely, efficiently and to the required standard within target SLAs.
• Operate a joinery workshop including new installations, new works, re-active response to emergencies, hanging doors, lock handles/casements, kitted kitchens, and manufactured staircases.
• Take initial corrective action to keep the service going to ensure business continuity. Report findings and resolution to Building Fabric Maintenance Manager in accordance with escalation procedure. Participate in emergency response in line with the University Business Continuity plan.
• Provide support to other Estates departments, including Capital Programmes.
• Provide technical advice and support to supervised staff and Estates’ carpenters.
• Prepare and review risk and method statements and submit to Permit Office. Review all other supporting health and safety documentation, including organizing and recording training as appropriate.

About the Department
Join our Estates Building Fabric Department where your experience in building maintenance will shine. As part of our team, you'll help ensure the safety, functionality, and appeal of our university. With a supportive environment, progression, and training opportunities, you'll have the resources needed to excel in your role. Collaborate with a diverse and talented team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. If you're passionate about creating and maintaining spaces that inspire, join us in shaping the future of our built environment.

How to Apply
To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by the closing date stated.

We will review applications throughout the advertising period and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.

Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history.

Your cover letter should detail your motivation for applying for the role as well as detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.

The interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

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