Builder / Carpenter

Stiltz Homelifts; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Tools provided

Uniform

Trade cards

Overtime rate

Overnight allowance

Pension

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Bonus scheme

Employee discounts

Induction programme

Job summary

Stiltz Homelifts is seeking a skilled Carpenter/Joiner for a field-based role covering the Peterborough area. You will build ceiling and floor apertures from surveys, ensuring precise, first-time accuracy while coordinating with installation teams and supervising officers.

The role requires NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry, strong first-fix carpentry skills, and a valid UK driving licence. The position offers a full-time permanent contract, a company vehicle, pension, life cover, and a performance bonus.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry or equivalent is required.
• Proper experience as a Carpenter/Joiner in construction.
• First-fix carpentry skills with precise measurements.
• Ability to read technical surveys and act on them.
• Knowledge of CDM and site health and safety rules.
• Understanding of UK Building Control regulations.
• Basic plumbing/electrical knowledge is advantageous.
• Valid UK driving licence is required as role includes a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Form ceiling and floor apertures to exact dimensions from surveys.
• Adopt approach per home as surveys vary.
• Coordinate with site supervisors and installation teams.
• Complete Building Control and electrical paperwork accurately.
• Maintain safety in line with CDM and regulations.
• Keep to Building Control standards and good practice.
• Use materials efficiently within scope of works.
• Perform weekly/monthly checks on vehicle, tools and stock.
• Support projects outside usual area when needed.

Skills

Carpentry experience

First-fix carpentry

Reading technical surveys

Technical paperwork

CDM & health & safety

Building regulations knowledge

Plumbing & electrical basics

Driving licence

Second-fix carpentry

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry, or equivalent

Job description

Carpenter - Stiltz Homelifts – Field based

Field based - Full-time, permanent

Location - Peterborough area

Salary range £36,981 - £40,237 per year

Put your carpentry skills to work helping people stay in the homes they love!

We're looking for a skilled Carpenter / Joiner to join our Operations team as a field-based Builder, working in our customers’ homes across Peterborough area / (East of England region). Working from technical surveys, you'll create the ceiling and floor apertures our homelifts travel through. It's accurate first-fix carpentry, and it has a real impact on people's lives.

At Stiltz Homelifts, we design, manufacture and install our award winning homelifts that help people move safely and easily between the floors of their own home. For many of our customers, that means staying independent. As a skilled carpenter / joiner here’s where you come in, once you’ve completed your induction / training programme:

You'll be

• Forming ceiling and floor apertures to the exact dimensions working from technical surveys, keeping the structure sound and getting it right first time
• Adapting your approach to suit each home, as no two surveys are the same
• Working closely with site supervisors and our installation teams to keep projects on schedule
• Completing Building Control and electrical paperwork accurately and on time
• Working safely in line with our health and safety procedures and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM)
• Keeping to current Building Control regulations and good building practice at all times
• Using materials efficiently and staying within the agreed scope of works
• Carrying out weekly and monthly checks on your vehicle, tools and stock
• Supporting projects outside your usual area when the business needs it

What we offer

• Salary range £36,981 - £40,237per year
• Company van / fuel card / tools /uniform / trade cards
• Overtime rate and overnight allowance
• 25 days plus 8 bank holidays + 1 extra day off for your birthday
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life assurance + critical illness cover
• Company bonus scheme
• Employee discounts
• A structured induction programme with all the training you need to feel confident on every job

What you'll bring

• NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry, or equivalent
• Experience as a Carpenter or Joiner in a construction setting
• First-fix carpentry skills, working to set dimensions and tolerances
• Confidence reading and acting on technical survey information
• The ability to complete technical paperwork accurately
• A working knowledge of CDM and site health and safety
• An understanding of UK Building Control regulations
• A basic working knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems
• A full UK driving licence, as this role comes with a company vehicle

Bonus points if you also have

• Second-fix carpentry skills
• Multi-trade skills, such as plastering or general building
• Experience on loft conversions or similar projects

What the role involves day to day

This is a hands-on role working in customers' homes. It includes lifting, using hand and power tools, and working at height. You'll mostly work within Peterborough area (East of England region), with travel elsewhere when needed and occasional overnight stays. Some flexibility on hours is needed to meet project schedules.

If you need any adjustments to the application process or the role itself, just let us know. We'll be happy to talk it through.

Stiltz Homelifts is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and the needs of the role.