Carpenter

Fusion People Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A skilled trades organization is seeking a Carpenter / Joiner to join their estates and maintenance team based in Cambridge. This role involves a variety of carpentry tasks including repairs, installations, and planned maintenance, ensuring high standards of safety and quality. Candidates should have relevant qualifications such as a completed Carpentry Apprenticeship and must be proficient with carpentry tools and machinery. A commitment to quality work and collaborative opportunities with other trades is essential in this position.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Carpentry / Joinery Apprenticeship.
• City & Guilds Craft Certificate or equivalent required.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent practical experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry and joinery works with minimal supervision.
• Undertake repairs, installations, refurbishments and planned maintenance.
• Safely use carpentry tools, woodworking machinery and access equipment.
• Accurately complete job tickets and maintenance records.

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Completed Carpentry / Joinery Apprenticeship

City & Guilds Craft Certificate or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Carpentry tools

Woodworking machinery

Access equipment

Job description

Overview

Carpenter / Joiner – Cambridge £27k - £30k PAYE We are seeking a skilled Carpenter / Joiner to join a busy estates and maintenance team. The role involves carrying out a wide range of planned and reactive carpentry works across a large, complex site. You will be responsible for routine and non‑routine maintenance, repairs, installations and refurbishment works, working to a high standard of safety, quality and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry and joinery works from drawings, specifications and instructions with minimal supervision
• Undertake repairs, installations, refurbishments and planned maintenance
• Carry out glazing repairs and ceiling installations (metal and fibre)
• Safely use carpentry tools, woodworking machinery and access equipment
• Work collaboratively with other trades and understand interdependencies
• Support and assist with apprentice supervision where required
• Complete inspections and preventative maintenance checks
• Communicate professionally with managers, staff, visitors and service users
• Accurately complete job tickets, timesheets and maintenance records using CAFM systems
• Work at height and outdoors when required

Requirements

• Completed Carpentry / Joinery Apprenticeship
• City & Guilds Craft Certificate or equivalent
• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent practical experience)

Equal Opportunity

Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website