Carpenter

Niyaa People; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Niyaa People is seeking an experienced Carpenter for self-employed contract work across Bristol and surrounding areas. Immediate start, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm, with a £22–£24 per hour rate.

Ideal candidates will have social housing carpentry experience, kitchen fitting and planned maintenance expertise, own van and tools, and be able to pass a DBS check. An Asbestos Awareness certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous carpentry experience within social housing.
• Experience with kitchen fitting and general planned maintenance.
• The ability to pass a DBS check.
• Own van and tools required.
• Asbestos Awareness certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fitting kitchens as part of planned maintenance works
• Boxing-in and installing skirting boards
• Completing window pane repairs and replacements
• Working across social housing properties to a high standard
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and professionally

Skills

Carpentry in social housing

Kitchen fitting

DBS check

Own van and tools

Education

Asbestos Awareness certificate

Tools

Own van and tools

Job description

Join a contractor working within social housing on a self‑employed basis as a Carpenter, carrying out planned maintenance works across properties in Bristol. This is an immediate start opportunity for an experienced Carpenter looking for consistent work. I'd love to hear from anyone with experience in carpentry, kitchen fitting, planned works or social housing maintenance.

Job Details

The Carpenter role is offering: £22–£24 per hour Self‑employed contract work 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm Immediate start available.

Responsibility

• Fitting kitchens as part of planned maintenance works
• Carrying out boxing‑in and installing skirting boards
• Completing window pane repairs and replacements
• Working across social housing properties to a high standard
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and professionally

Requirements

• Previous carpentry experience within social housing
• Experience with kitchen fitting and general planned maintenance
• Their own van and tools
• A valid Asbestos Awareness certificate
• The ability to pass a DBS check
• Availability to start immediately

Location & Travel

The Carpenter role will cover Bristol and the surrounding areas. You must have your own van and tools to travel between properties.