£27,000 - £30,000 + £2,750 on-call allowance + overtime + excellent benefits

Days-based, 36 hours per week

Reading

Enjoy a stable, varied role in a unique university campus setting - with strong benefits, generous overtime, and long-term security.

This is a great opportunity for a maintenance carpenter/handyman looking for steady work, a supportive environment, and the chance to top up earnings with overtime and on-call payments. Working within an attractive campus, you'll be part of a friendly multi-trade team, keeping facilities safe and well-maintained.

• Carry out a wide range of reactive and planned maintenance carpentry across campus buildings.

• Repair and install door hardware, access control, and fire-release mechanisms.

• Assemble and fit kitchen units and worktops.

• Support listed building works and help preserve heritage assets.

• Provide input on small projects, estimates, and improvements.

• Join the on-call rota (one weekend in 4-5) with a £2,750 allowance plus overtime for call-outs.

• Work independently and as part of a collaborative maintenance team.

• NVQ Level 2/3 or recognised apprenticeship in Carpentry (or equivalent).

• Skilled in maintenance carpentry across doors, fittings, and building fabric.

• Able to use woodworking machinery and handheld tools confidently.

• Organised, reliable, and comfortable working independently.

• Holds a full UK driving licence.

• Flexible to join the on-call rota when required.

Benefits include

• Salary £27,000-£30,000 + £2,750 on-call allowance.

• Overtime opportunities (average extra £2,750 per year).

• 32 days' holiday (incl. Bank Holidays) with options to carry or sell days.

• Generous pension scheme, life assurance, and employee assistance programme.

• Training, development, and progression pathways.

• A stable, days-based role in a unique and attractive campus environment.

Handyman, Maintenance Carpenter, Building Maintenance, Reactive Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Facilities, Carpentry, NVQ Level 3, University Campus, Reading, Overtime, Days Based, Stable Role