Joiner Technician — Timber Repairs & On‑Site Solutions

Rentokil Initial Group; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Tools

Mobile phone

Uniform

RI Rewards

Job summary

Rentokil Initial is seeking a Joiner Technician to join our Property Care team at the Newcastle branch, covering the North East. The role involves first and second fix joinery, timber repairs, and preservation works on site.

We offer a competitive salary (£27,999 base) with a company vehicle, fuel card, tools, uniform and RI Rewards; relocation support may be available for eligible candidates. This full-time position includes training and progression opportunities within Rentokil Initial.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence held for more than two years.
• On-site joinery experience.
• Formal joinery qualification such as NVQ Level 2.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.
• DBS check may be required depending on the role.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out first and second fix joinery, focusing on replacing decayed joists and flooring, renewing skirting boards and other general timber repairs.
• Implementing preservation works on site, which could include stripping and replacing timber floors, door frames, architraves and windows.
• Supporting with damp proofing and removing wall coatings including plaster, woodworm treatments, wall tie installation and cavity drain membrane installation.
• Carrying out timber treatments such as woodworm, sprays & fungal decay work.
• Offering valuable advice to customers and providing a high level of service.
• Adhering to all risk assessments and health & safety measures on-site.
• Ensuring sites are left clean and tidy.

Skills

On-site joinery

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 joinery

Carpentry qualification

Job description

Rentokil Initial is seeking a Joiner Technician to join our Property Care team at the Newcastle branch, covering the North East. The role involves first and second fix joinery, timber repairs, and preservation works on site.

We offer a competitive salary (£27,999 base) with a company vehicle, fuel card, tools, uniform and RI Rewards; relocation support may be available for eligible candidates. This full-time position includes training and progression opportunities within Rentokil Initial.