Carpenter

QUALIFIED CARPENTER

£38,000 – £42,000 + Van & Fuel Card

Full Time | Site Based | 37.5 hours per week within a 7.30am – 5.30pm working window (Teams typically work 8.30am – 5.00pm, with site operatives starting and finishing earlier)

Benefits

• Company van with fuel card for business mileage

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays

• All uniform and PPE provided

• Contributory pension

• Non‑contributory life cover

• Training and development opportunities

• Free on‑site parking

• Hybrid working opportunities where required

• Continued professional development through structured learning programmes

About the Client

Our client is a long‑established, family‑owned construction business with over 150 years of history, delivering high‑quality projects across commercial, education, industrial, heritage, blue light and leisure sectors.

They operate across the Home Counties, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire and North London, delivering projects through two divisions: Small Works & Frameworks (up to £1m) and Main Contracts (up to £15m).

They are now looking to appoint a Qualified Carpenter within their Small Works & Frameworks division, delivering projects up to £1m across frameworks and public sector contracts. The role requires experience across varied project types and refurbishment works, strong technical capability, commercial awareness and the ability to work effectively within a close‑knit team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out first and second fix carpentry and joinery to a high standard across varied project types

• Work safely and in line with site health and safety

requirements at all times

• Liaise with the Working Foreman/Site Manager regarding progress and materials

• Maintain high standards of workmanship and take pride in the finished product

• Work flexibly as part of a close‑knit site team

Skills & Experience

• Experience across all project types and general refurbishment works

• Strong technical capability and commercial awareness

• Highly motivated and a strong team player

Qualifications &

Requirements

• In‑date CSCS card supported by a recognised qualification (NVQ, HNC/HND, degree or equivalent)

• Full UK driving licence

• SSSTS • First Aid at Work

• Required to wear company‑issued uniform and PPE on site

Security, Vetting & Right to Work

• Must have full right to work in the UK

• Must have been continuously resident in the UK for the past 5 years to meet client vetting

requirements

• Must be willing to undertake DBS, BPSS or client‑led security checks where required

• Must be willing to discuss any matters relevant to vetting as part of the process

• Must be able to maintain the vetting standards required for regulated sites

Salary & Package £38,000 – £42,000 depending on experience Company van + fuel card