Carpenter

DARA People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

DARA People is seeking an experienced Blind Installer for a live high-rise development in Manchester. The 5-day contract covers installing curtains and tracks throughout the development, with site induction and an on-site parking facility. The role starts on 24 August 2026 and pays £230 per day CIS.

Preference is given to candidates with blind/curtain installation experience, though carpentry backgrounds with relevant installation know-how are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS card.
• Previous blind/curtain or track installation experience preferred.
• Alternatively strong carpentry/joinery background with installation experience.

Responsibilities

• Install curtains and curtain tracks across apartments.
• Complete approximately 245 installations on project.
• Measure, position and fix tracks securely.
• Fix into plasterboard and timber fixtures.
• Use basic hand and power tools safely.
• Work efficiently to the installation programme.
• Maintain high workmanship and finish.
• Follow site health and safety requirements.
• Work within an occupied/live construction site.

Skills

CSCS card

Installation experience

Carpentry background

Independent worker

Tools

Basic power tools

Job description

Blind Installer | Manchester, M15 4QF | £230/day CIS | Contract

5-day project | 8:00am-4:00pm | Start: 24 August 2026

1-2 Blind Installers required | On-site parking

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Blind Installer to work on a live high-rise apartment development in Manchester.

The project involves the installation of approximately 245 curtains and tracks throughout the development. This is a short-term, 5-day contract including site induction, paying £230 per day CIS.

Candidates with previous blind/curtain installation experience are preferred, although experienced carpenters with the right fixing and installation background will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Installing curtains and curtain tracks throughout apartments
• Completing approximately 245 curtain and track installations across the project
• Measuring, positioning and securely fixing tracks
• Fixing into plasterboard and timber
• Using basic hand and power tools safely
• Working efficiently to the project installation programme
• Maintaining a good standard of workmanship and finish
• Following site health & safety requirements
• Working within an occupied/live construction site environment

Requirements

• Valid CSCS card
• Previous blind, curtain or track installation experience preferred
• Alternatively, a strong carpentry/joinery background with relevant installation experience
• Confident fixing into plasterboard and timber
• Competent using basic power tools
• Able to work independently and maintain a good installation pace
• Available for the full 5-day project from 24 August

Why Join?

• £230 per day CIS
• 8:00am-4:00pm working hours
• Short-term 5-day contract
• On-site parking available
• High-rise residential project in central Manchester
• Opportunity for experienced installers and carpenters to work on a straightforward installation package