Carpenter

Ian Williams Ltd.; Dartford; On-site; GBP 38,471 - 42,527; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Paid holidays

Life Insurance

Free legal advice

Counselling services

Job summary

Ian Williams Ltd. is seeking an experienced Carpenter to join their successful trades team in the Kent and London area. The role includes undertakings such as installing fire door sets and working individually or as part of a team while ensuring excellent customer service.

Employees benefit from a competitive salary, with target earnings including bonuses and allowances. Ian Williams fosters long-term career development, offering stability and a commitment to valuing employees' skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified with NVQ level 2 in Carpentry.
• Demonstrable previous experience of installing fire door sets.
• Possession of a full current UK Driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking general carpentry work including installing fire door sets.
• Working professionally within vulnerable people's homes.
• Collaborating with a trade team while completing targets.

Skills

Customer service skills

Installation of fire door sets

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ level 2 in Carpentry

Job description

Are you an experienced skilled Carpenter, keen to join a successful team working with a long‑standing client?

You could be part of an established and friendly direct trades Capital / Planned Refurbishment team working within residential properties in Kent and London, including North London.

If you want a company that respects your craft, supports you on the job, and offers real opportunities to earn more, you’ll fit right in at Ian Williams.

Benefits

At Ian Williams, we offer more than just a job:

• Competitive basic salary of £38,471 for a 39‑hour working week
• Target earnings up to £42,527 with bonus, travel and fare allowance
• Company van, fuel card, and travel expenses
• Uniform and PPE provided, no charge, and PDA to manage your work effectively
• Paid holidays, Pension contributions, Life Insurance
• Free legal and financial advice, plus free counselling via Lighthouse Charity

Our Tradespeople stay with us

We don’t just talk career development, we live it. Find out more by reading “Life at Ian Williams” below.

The Carpenter role

• Undertaking general carpentry work, including installing fire door sets, architraves and stud partitions
• Ability to work professionally and demonstrate excellent customer service skills within people’s homes, including vulnerable settings
• Working individually and sometimes as part of a trade team whilst always working to complete targets.

What will you bring as a Carpenter?

• Qualified with NVQ level 2 in Carpentry
• IFC or FIRAS 3rd Party Accredited preferred; if not, training will be provided
• Demonstrable previous experience of installing fire door sets
• Possession of a full current UK Driving licence is essential, with the use of your own vehicle for commuting

Life at Ian Williams

Working at Ian Williams means stability, safety and the chance to go further with us. Our employees benefit from long‑term secured work, due to our contracts, a guaranteed 39‑hour paid week and consistent opportunities to boost earnings.

We strive to create a strong safety culture, recognised by the ROSPA Presidential Award, which gives us a stay culture.

Our Trades community has an average length of service of 4.5 years. You’ll be joining a company where your skills are valued, your hard work is rewarded, and we’ll support your development both on and off the tools. We are proud our Tradespeople have grown into Business and General Managers.

Don’t apply for a job, apply for a career!

About Ian Williams Ltd

The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.

Equal Opportunities

Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams—it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.