Carpenter

1st Choice Staff Recruitment Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Choice Staff Recruitment Ltd on behalf of our client north of Bedford is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join a fast-paced environment. The role involves fabrication, assembly and installation of timber and steel doors, with reading of technical drawings and adherence to high quality standards.

The position is full-time and permanent, 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 8:00–16:30). A time-served background with City and Guilds and a clean driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Time-served carpenter with City and Guilds Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Ability to read technical drawings and interpret them for fabrication.
• Experience in door fabrication/assembly (wood and steel).
• Full and clean driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Review & preparation: interpret technical drawings to determine approach.
• Fabrication: use power tools to cut and prepare timber and steel components.
• Assembly: fit and hang doors into frames, install vision panels and hardware.
• Manual handling: operate equipment to move doors and frames.
• Testing & data logging: log production data for planning visibility.
• Driving tasks: perform occasional driving as required.
• Organisation: maintain a tidy and organized work area.
• Assist with wrapping and dispatching doors and other departmental duties.

Skills

Time-served carpenter

Read drawings

Door fabrication

Power tools

Manual dexterity

Education

City and Guilds Apprenticeship

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Carpenter

Location: North of Bedford (Transport Essential)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm (40hrs)

Salary: £16 per hour

We are seeking a skilled Carpenter on behalf of our client, located north of Bedford. This is a hands-on role for an experienced professional looking to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

You will play a key part in the fabrication, assembly, and installation of doors (wood and steel) while ensuring high-quality standards are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review & Preparation: Interpret technical drawings to determine the appropriate approach.
• Fabrication: Use power tools to cut and prepare timber and steel components.
• Assembly: Fit and hang doors into frames, install vision panels, hardware, hinges, locks, and fireproof materials.
• Manual Handling: Operate mechanical manual handling equipment to move doors and frames.
• Testing & Data Logging: Log production data using the SBD system for product planning visibility.
• Driving Tasks: Perform occasional driving tasks as required.
• Organisation: Maintain a tidy and organised work area.
• Additional Support: Assist with wrapping and dispatching doors and other duties related to the department's operations.

Requirements:

• Experience: Time-served carpenter with City and Guilds Apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications.
• Physical Fitness: Must be physically fit due to the nature of the role.
• Driving Licence: Full and clean driving licence required.
• Skillset: Proficient with power tools, ability to read technical drawings, and experience in door fabrication/assembly.