Support UK Defence Operations in the South Atlantic

Tax-Efficient Income | Free Accommodation and Meals | Two UK Return Flights Each Year | 33 Days' Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays | 5% Site Allowance | 10% Annual Tour Bonus

The Opportunity

Join Mitie in the Falkland Islands and play a key role in maintaining and improving facilities that support UK Defence operations. Working as part of the Minor Works and Joinery team, you will deliver a wide range of carpentry, repair and maintenance activities across the estate.

This is an opportunity to apply your carpentry and joinery skills in a unique overseas environment while gaining experience across refurbishment, maintenance and construction projects. You will work both independently and as part of a skilled team, helping to deliver high-quality workmanship safely and efficiently.

Life in the Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands offer a distinctive overseas lifestyle, with remarkable scenery, wildlife and outdoor activities. Free accommodation, meals and UK travel support help you settle in and make the most of the experience while developing your career in a supportive Defence environment.

What You Will Receive

• Tax-Efficient Income: Benefit from a simplified income tax structure, helping you maximise your take-home pay and saving potential.
• Free Accommodation and Meals: Receive free single accommodation and three meals each day, helping you retain more of your earnings.
• Two UK Return Flights Each Year: Stay connected with family and friends.
• 33 Days' Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays: Take time to rest, travel and recharge.
• Free Gym and Swimming Pool Access: Access CrossFit, yoga, spin classes, squash, swimming and more.
• Professional Development: Access learning opportunities in business, science, arts and languages.
• Additional Financial Benefits: Receive a 5% site allowance each month and a 10% tour bonus each year.
• Relocation Support: Benefit from dedicated onboarding and experienced teams who will help you settle into island life.
• Career-Defining Experience: Play an important role in supporting high-profile UK Defence operations.
• Unique Lifestyle: Live and work in one of the world's most remote and fascinating British Overseas Territories.

What You Will Do

• Carry out response, repair, maintenance and minor works carpentry tasks across the estate.
• Install, repair and maintain doors, windows, glazing and associated joinery components.
• Erect timber and metal stud partitions, timber frames and ceiling systems.
• Interpret drawings, take accurate measurements and prepare material schedules.
• Undertake general building and housing maintenance activities as required.
• Install floor coverings, including vinyl flooring, where necessary.
• Operate joinery workshop machinery following appropriate training and safe systems of work.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with Mitie and Ministry of Defence processes and quality standards.
• Manage materials correctly, including checking suitability and maintaining accurate store records.
• Maintain accurate labour and job records and ensure approved overtime documentation is submitted correctly.

What You Will Work On

• Defence estate buildings, accommodation and infrastructure.
• Joinery repairs, refurbishment projects and planned maintenance activities.
• Doors, windows, partitions, ceilings, flooring systems and associated carpentry works.
• Minor works projects delivered across operational and residential facilities.

What You Need

Essential

• GCSE education or equivalent.
• Working towards passing the CITB or IOSH Health & Safety test.
• Attained, or working towards, an approved apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry, Joinery or a related woodworking discipline.
• Attained, or working towards, a Fire Door Installation certification or qualification.
• Experience carrying out general carpentry and construction-related works.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated, flexible and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to safe working practices and delivering quality workmanship first time.

Desirable

• Minimum three years' experience in a carpentry or joinery role.
• Experience using woodworking and joinery machinery.
• Previous experience working in the Falkland Islands or in an overseas location.

Pre-employment Checks

Appointment is subject to successful local vetting, the required security clearance and medical screening.

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering safe, high-quality work with minimal rework.
• Maintaining excellent standards of workmanship across maintenance and project activities.
• Supporting the team to meet operational priorities and project deadlines.
• Demonstrating strong attention to detail, accountability and professionalism.

Ready for Your Next Move?

If you are a skilled carpenter or joiner looking for a unique overseas opportunity, this role offers the chance to develop your career while supporting critical UK Defence operations in the Falkland Islands. Apply today and become part of a team delivering essential services in one of the world's most distinctive working environments.