Carpenter/Joiner

Think Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable housing association in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Carpenter for full-time work in their maintenance team. This role involves conducting planned maintenance tasks, including fitting new windows and installing handrails in a care home. The ideal candidate will hold a trade qualification, possess their own tools, and have a full UK driving licence. This is a temporary position with the potential to become permanent for the right person, starting ASAP.

Benefits

Van provided

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ or trade qualification at level 2 minimum.
• Must have own tools for the job.
• Full manual UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned maintenance in a care home.
• Fit new windows and install hallway handrails.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professional approach

Ability to work safely

Education

NVQ or trade qualification (level 2 minimum)

Tools

Own tools

Job description

We're currently recruiting on behalf of a reputable Glasgow based housing association for an experienced Carpenter to join their maintenance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and dependable tradesperson to secure consistent, full‑time work delivering high‑quality window and handrail upgrades to a care home in the Glasgow area.

Start Date: ASAP.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Duration: Temporary ongoing role (could be permanent for the right person).

Pay Rate: £18 - £19 per hour (Van provided).

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct planned maintenance in a care home.
• Fit new windows.
• Install new hallway handrails.

Requirements

• NVQ or trade qualification (level 2 minimum).
• Must have own tools.
• Full manual UK driving licence.
• Strong attention to detail and a professional approach.
• Able to work safely and respectfully in tenanted properties.
• Interested in working with a company with a great reputation and working in a role that will make a difference to people’s lives? Call Laura Trawford on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your CV to (url removed).

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Position Information

Job Title: Carpenters – Temporary

Company: Think Recruitment

Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire

Posted: Oct 16th 2025

Closes: (not specified)

Sector: Construction

Contract: Temporary

Hours: Full Time