Carpenter

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

33 days holiday

Uniform & PPE

Contributory pension

Life cover

Training & development

On-site parking

Hybrid working options

Structured learning

Job summary

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd is seeking a qualified carpenter for site-based work in the Luton area. The role covers first and second fix carpentry across various refurbishment projects, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and teamwork within a close-knit site team.

Offering a competitive salary (£38,000–£42,000) plus a company van with fuel card, you’ll join a long-established construction business known for its reliability and multi-sector experience, including education and

Qualifications

• In-date CSCS card supported by a recognised qualification (NVQ, HNC/HND, degree or equivalent).
• Full UK driving licence.
• SSSTS First Aid at Work.
• Required to wear company-issued uniform and PPE on site.

Responsibilities

• Carry out first and second fix carpentry and joinery to a high standard across varied project types.
• Work safely and in line with site health and safety requirements at all times.
• Liaise with the Working Foreman/Site Manager regarding progress and materials.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and take pride in the finished product.
• Work flexibly as part of a close-knit site team.

Skills

Carpentry expertise

Team collaboration

Health & safety awareness

Education

CSCS card + NVQ/HNC/HND/degree

Full UK driving licence

SSSTS / First Aid at Work

Job description

QUALIFIED CARPENTER

£38,000 £42,000 + Van & Fuel Card

Full Time | 7.30am 5.30pm | Site Based (Luton)

Benefits

• Company van with fuel card for business mileage
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• All uniform and PPE provided
• Contributory pension
• Non-contributory life cover
• Training and development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Hybrid working opportunities where required
• Continued professional development through structured learning programmes

About the Client

Our client is a long-established, family-owned construction business with over 150 years of history, delivering high-quality projects across commercial, education, industrial, heritage, blue light and leisure sectors.

They operate across the Home Counties, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire and North London, delivering projects through two divisions: Small Works & Frameworks (up to £1m) and Main Contracts (up to £15m).

They are now looking to appoint a Qualified Carpenter within their Small Works & Frameworks division, delivering projects up to £1m across frameworks and public sector contracts. The role requires experience across varied project types and refurbishment works, strong technical capability, commercial awareness and the ability to work effectively within a close-knit team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out first and second fix carpentry and joinery to a high standard across varied project types
• Work safely and in line with site health and safety requirements at all times
• Liaise with the Working Foreman/Site Manager regarding progress and materials
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and take pride in the finished product
• Work flexibly as part of a close-knit site team

Skills & Experience

• Experience across all project types and general refurbishment works
• Strong technical capability and commercial awareness
• Highly motivated and a strong team player

Qualifications & Requirements

• In-date CSCS card supported by a recognised qualification (NVQ, HNC/HND, degree or equivalent)
• Full UK driving licence
• SSSTS First Aid at Work
• Required to wear company-issued uniform and PPE on site

Security, Vetting & Right to Work

• Must have full right to work in the UK
• Must have been continuously resident in the UK for the past 5 years to meet client vetting requirements
• Must be willing to undertake DBS, BPSS or client-led security checks where required
• Must be willing to discuss any matters relevant to vetting as part of the process
• Must be able to maintain the vetting standards required for regulated sites

Salary & Package

£38,000 £42,000 depending on experience Company van + fuel card