Carpenter With SMSTS And First Aid

Randstad Construction and Property; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 38,745 - 47,970; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a reliable Carpenter / Working Site Supervisor for a short-term commercial fit-out project in Birmingham. The role combines hands-on carpentry (80%) with site supervision (20%), including coordinating small sub-contractor teams and ensuring schedule adherence.

Applicants must hold SMSTS, First Aid at Work, and CSCS cards, with proven experience on commercial/retail fit-outs. Immediate start available; CIS payment options apply.

Qualifications

• SMSTS certification required.
• First Aid at Work certificate required.
• CSCS Card required.
• Proven experience supervising commercial/retail fit-out sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality first and second-fix carpentry on retail units.
• Oversee day-to-day site operations and supervise sub-contractors.
• Lead site inductions, maintain RAMS, and enforce safety standards.
• Act as primary on-site contact for client and project managers.

Skills

Carpentry

Tools

CSCS Card

Own transport

Job description

Job Title: Carpenter / Working Site Supervisor (80/20 Role)

Location: Birmingham

Start Date: Immediate (Monday)

Contract Duration: 6 - 8 Weeks

Pay Type: CIS Available

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable Working Carpenter / Site Supervisor to run a commercial fit-out project across retail units in Birmingham.

This is a hands-on role with an 80/20 split: roughly 80% of your time will be spent on 1st and 2nd-fix carpentry tasks, with 20% dedicated to general site supervision, managing small sub-contractor teams, enforcing site safety, and keeping the job running on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on Carpentry (80%): Carry out high-quality 1st and 2nd-fix carpentry across retail units, including kitchens, tea points, vanity units, toilets/bathrooms, doorsets, skirting, architraves, and worktops.
• Site Supervision (20%): Oversee day-to-day site operations, run daily site inductions, coordinate trades, and ensure project milestones are hit.
• Health & Safety: Maintain strict Health & Safety standards on-site, conduct RAMS reviews, and lead toolbox talks.
• Client Liaison: Serve as the primary on-site contact for the client, trades, and off-site project managers.

Key Requirements

• Valid SMSTS (Essential)
• First Aid at Work Certificate (Essential)
• Valid CSCS Card (Essential)
• Trade Experience: Proven track record as a qualified Carpenter with previous experience supervising commercial or retail fit-out sites.
• Tools & Transport: Must have your own 110V power tools / cordless kit suitable for 2nd-fix retail joinery, plus transport to Birmingham.
• Availability: Must be ready for an immediate start on Monday.

Payment Terms

CIS Payment is available for this role.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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