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Builder / Carpenter

Stiltz Homelifts

Croydon

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 39,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled lead builder to join their innovative team. In this rewarding role, you will be responsible for preparing residential properties for homelift installations, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and adherence to technical specifications. You'll work closely with a dedicated trades team, utilizing your carpentry expertise to execute structural alterations and repairs. This position offers a competitive salary, a company vehicle, and a range of attractive perks, including generous holiday allowances and ongoing training. If you're passionate about construction and looking for a fulfilling career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company vehicle
Tools
Uniform
Phone or Tablet
25 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays + 1 extra birthday off
Life assurance & critical illness cover
Pension Scheme
Company Bonus Scheme
Enhanced Cash Health Plan
Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

  • Proven carpentry/multi-trades background with precise technical drawing skills.
  • Solid knowledge of structural build principles and current building controls.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret technical surveys and drawings for structural alterations.
  • Carry out flooring and ceiling repairs as needed for homelift installations.

Skills

Carpentry
Multi-trades work
Technical drawing interpretation
Structural build principles

Education

NVQ Level 2 Carpentry

Tools

Building tools
Company vehicle

Job description

Builder / Carpenter – Croydon – Salary Range £35,200 - £38,300 per year (depending on experience)+ OTE + Company Vehicle

We are seeking a highly-skilled and experienced lead builder based in or around the Croydon area. You will be a self-starter, with extensive experience in carpentry / multi-trades work.

You'll be working as part of a highly skilled national trades team, installing our award winning Stiltz Homelifts within domestic homes.

Working as lead builder in a 2-person team, you will play a crucial role in preparing residential properties for homelift installations. This involves following technical surveys and drawings to execute structural alterations.

What you will do:

  • Accurately interpret and adhere to technical surveys and drawings.
  • Carry out structural alteration works to residential properties in preparation for a homelift installation. This will include creating apertures, strengthening existing joists with timbers/steels (as required).
  • Flooring and ceiling repairs as required.
  • Completion of building control/electrical paperwork.
  • Weekly/monthly checks of vehicle, tools and stock.

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary range £35,200 - £38,300 per year (depending on experience) + OTE + company vehicle
  • Company vehicle, Tools, Uniform and Phone or Tablet
  • 25 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays + 1 extra day off for your birthday
  • Life assurance & critical illness cover
  • Pension Scheme
  • Company Bonus Scheme
  • Enhanced Cash Health Plan
  • Wellbeing Program
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Referral Scheme
  • Fully supported induction and on-going training/development

What you will need:

  • Proven Carpentry / Multi trades background. A good understanding of construction techniques and the ability to work precisely with technical drawings.
  • Ideally, NVQ Level 2 Carpentry or related
  • A solid knowledge of structural build principles and understanding of current building controls.
  • A meticulous approach to work, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and adherence to standards.
  • Flexibility/willing to travel and occasional stay away from home, if required.
  • Full UK Driving License is essential as a company vehicle will be provided. You will be required to travel to various locations.
  • DBS Check – due to working within customers' homes we will be required to carry out a DBS check which the company will undertake.

About Us:

Stiltz Homelifts is revolutionising home accessibility, empowering people to live life to the fullest in their own homes. We design, manufacture, and install our industry leading Stiltz Homelifts, restoring independence and bringing back the joy of mobility.

This is a permanent, employed, field-based position. It is a role would suit a highly skilled and motivated carpenter/ joiner or lead builder looking for a challenging and rewarding role. You will not be required to carry out plumbing or electrical works. If that’s you apply now!

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