Carpenter / Joiner

Ethos Foundation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in infrastructure support is seeking a skilled Carpenter/Joiner for a workshop-based role in Preston. This position offers an immediate start with competitive pay and the opportunity to work on high-profile public sector projects. Ideal candidates will have NVQ qualifications and proven experience in workshop joinery.

Benefits

Immediate start available

Potential for contract extension

Qualifications

• Proven workshop joinery experience required.
• Experience with FM, building maintenance preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture doors, windows, and staircases in the workshop.
• Maintain stock levels of timber and building materials.
• Support with site-based installation and maintenance.

Skills

Workshop joinery

Ability to read technical drawings

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Joinery or Carpentry

Job description

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Carpenter / Joiner (Workshop-Based)

Location: Preston

Start Date: Immediate

Duration: 3 Months (Potential Extension)

Pay Rate: £15 – £19 per hour (Negotiable DOE)

Venatu Recruitment Group is currently recruiting a Carpenter / Joiner on behalf of our client, a leading Infrastructure Support business delivering services across national frameworks including the Ministry of Justice (MOJ). This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled joiner to join a professional, well-established team in a predominantly workshop-based role in Preston.

Key Responsibilities

• Workshop joinery – manufacture of:
• Doors, windows, staircases
• Formwork and shuttering
• Timber signposts and bespoke timber items
• Occasional support with site-based installation and maintenance
• Maintain stock levels of timber and building materials
• Keep the workshop clean, organised, and efficient
  

Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Joinery or Carpentry (essential)
• Proven workshop joinery experience (essential)
• Experience with FM, building maintenance, or building services contractors (preferred)
• Ability to read technical drawings and deliver high-quality workmanship
• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)
• Must be able to pass enhanced security clearance (required for MOJ work)
  
  

What You'll Get

• Immediate start available
• Competitive pay: £15 – £19 per hour (DOE)
• Initial 3-month contract with strong potential for extension
• Workshop-based position in Preston
• Chance to work on high-profile public sector infrastructure projects
  
  

Apply Now

To apply, please submit your CV via Venatu Recruitment Group. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss the role and next steps.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Specialty Trade Contractors

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