Carpenter

Pertemps London; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join the Estates Operations team in Cambridge. You will be responsible for repairs, installations, and refurbishment projects across a diverse estate. The ideal candidate should have completed a Carpentry/Joinery apprenticeship and possess strong craft skills. This role offers a competitive salary including a £5,000 Recruitment & Retention Premium, along with excellent benefits and opportunities for training and career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to pension scheme

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and support apprentices.
• Physically fit and committed to safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs, installations, and refurbishment projects across the estate.
• Work with complex carpentry equipment and machinery.
• Take on tasks including glazing, locksmith work, scaffolding, and wood machinery.

Skills

Strong craft skills

Good communication skills

Education

Completed Carpentry/Joinery Apprenticeship

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 qualification

Job description

Are you a skilled Carpenter looking for a role where your craftsmanship truly makes a difference? Join the Estates Operations team and help maintain and improve facilities that support vital services for thousands of people every day.

What you'll do

• Carry out repairs, installations, and refurbishment projects across a large, diverse estate.
• Work with complex carpentry equipment and machinery, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Take on varied tasks including glazing, locksmith work, scaffolding, and wood machinery.
• Support apprentices and share your expertise.

What you need to be successful

• Completed Carpentry/Joinery Apprenticeship and City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 qualification.
• Strong craft skills and ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when interacting with colleagues and visitors.
• Please note this role involves working at heights, manual handling, and exposure to woodworking machinery. You'll need to be physically fit and committed to safe working practices.

Why join?

• Competitive salary with £5,000 Recruitment & Retention Premium.
• Access to excellent benefits including pension scheme, flexible working options, and wellbeing support.
• Opportunities for training and career development.