Carpenter
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £30000-32000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Swindon, SN3 6BB |
| Company: | Serco Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 307885-43999768 |
Summary
Carpenter
Location: Great Western Hospital, Swindon, SN3 6BB Salary: £30–32K plus excellent benefits Schedule: Full time 37.5 hours per week. Requirement to work shifts covering Monday – Sunday to support on‑site operational hours of 7:00 – 19:00
Carpenter
Location: Great Western Hospital, Swindon, SN3 6BB Salary: £30–32K plus excellent benefits Schedule: Full time 37.5 hours per week. Requirement to work shifts covering Monday – Sunday to support on‑site operational hours of 7:00 – 19:00
Ready to impact a better future? As a Carpenter Great Western Hospital team, you’ll help ensure a safe, reliable environment that supports high‑quality care. Your work will directly contribute to the smooth running of essential building fabric, plant, and equipment across the hospital.
You’ll play a key part in creating safe, well‑maintained spaces that colleagues and patients can trust. You’ll take pride in delivering work that has a positive impact on the community, supporting a sustainable, future‑focused healthcare environment.
What you’ll do as a Carpenter You’ll be entrusted to:
- Carry out reactive repairs, fault finding, servicing, commissioning and maintenance across a wide range of services, plant and equipment, including fire doors, fire stopping and flooring.
- Complete planned preventive maintenance (PPM) across building fabric and equipment.
- Work in accordance with all Serco policies, workplace regulations and best‑practice guidelines.
- Proactively support the development and review of health and safety systems and safe working practices.
- Communicate unresolved faults, defects or parts requirements to supervisors or managers.
- Train, develop and mentor apprentices, trainees and colleagues as required.
Does this sound like you? You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
- A recognised apprenticeship or structured technical training programme.
- Level 3 qualification (e.g., NVQ, Diploma, Certificate) or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in a similar environment, ideally within healthcare
- Knowledge and understanding of building fabric systems
- Strong communication and customer‑focused skills.
- Vetting and checks:
An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.
Discover all you need to keep growing We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.
What we offer:
· Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
· Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
· Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
· Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
· Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime Healthline, wellbeing app, simply health cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
· Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
· Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
· Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme
Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.
Location: Great Western Hospital, Swindon, SN3 6BB Salary: £30–32K plus excellent benefits Schedule: Full time 37.5 hours per week. Requirement to work shifts covering Monday – Sunday to support on‑site operational hours of 7:00 – 19:00
Carpenter
Location: Great Western Hospital, Swindon, SN3 6BB Salary: £30–32K plus excellent benefits Schedule: Full time 37.5 hours per week. Requirement to work shifts covering Monday – Sunday to support on‑site operational hours of 7:00 – 19:00
Ready to impact a better future? As a Carpenter Great Western Hospital team, you’ll help ensure a safe, reliable environment that supports high‑quality care. Your work will directly contribute to the smooth running of essential building fabric, plant, and equipment across the hospital.
You’ll play a key part in creating safe, well‑maintained spaces that colleagues and patients can trust. You’ll take pride in delivering work that has a positive impact on the community, supporting a sustainable, future‑focused healthcare environment.
What you’ll do as a Carpenter You’ll be entrusted to:
- Carry out reactive repairs, fault finding, servicing, commissioning and maintenance across a wide range of services, plant and equipment, including fire doors, fire stopping and flooring.
- Complete planned preventive maintenance (PPM) across building fabric and equipment.
- Work in accordance with all Serco policies, workplace regulations and best‑practice guidelines.
- Proactively support the development and review of health and safety systems and safe working practices.
- Communicate unresolved faults, defects or parts requirements to supervisors or managers.
- Train, develop and mentor apprentices, trainees and colleagues as required.
Does this sound like you? You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
- A recognised apprenticeship or structured technical training programme.
- Level 3 qualification (e.g., NVQ, Diploma, Certificate) or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in a similar environment, ideally within healthcare
- Knowledge and understanding of building fabric systems
- Strong communication and customer‑focused skills.
- Vetting and checks:
An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.
Discover all you need to keep growing We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.
What we offer:
· Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
· Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
· Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
· Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
· Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime Healthline, wellbeing app, simply health cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
· Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
· Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
· Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme
Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.
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