Carpenter's Mate

Daniel Owen Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in high-end interior fit-outs seeks a reliable Carpenter's Mate in Leicester to support skilled tradespeople on prestigious projects. The role involves assisting with on-site installations, moving materials, and ensuring health and safety compliance. This is an ideal opportunity for an individual with a keen interest in carpentry and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in carpentry or joinery.
• Proactive, punctual, and eager to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting carpenters and joiners with installations and workshop tasks.
• Preparing and moving materials and tools.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Proactivity

Education

Previous experience in carpentry or joinery

Job description

Job Title: Carpenter's Mate / Workshop Assistant
Location: Leicester
Contract Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:
Our contractor, a long-established leader in high-end interior fit-outs, is seeking a reliable and hands-on Carpenter's Mate to join the team. With over 125 years of experience delivering premium-quality interiors for prestigious commercial and residential projects, this is an exciting opportunity to support skilled tradespeople on some of the UK's most notable sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting carpenters and bench joiners with on-site installations and workshop-based tasks
• Preparing and moving materials, components, and tools
• Supporting the assembly and fitting of bespoke joinery items
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area
• Following site and workshop health & safety procedures

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience or a keen interest in carpentry or joinery
• Proactive, punctual, and eager to learn
• Good communication and teamwork skills