Joinery Focus - Civil / Building Operative

Ambitek Limited; Widnes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambitek Limited is seeking a versatile Civil / Building Operative with a strong joinery background to join our team. The role covers general joinery, building maintenance and refurbishment across busy manufacturing facilities.

You will work across the North West and North Wales, with a crew van available from Widnes to travel to site locations. Working hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with travelling time additional.

Qualifications

• Experience in joinery with general building and maintenance understanding.
• Ability to support other trades and adapt to varied tasks.
• Commitment to health and safety in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• General joinery and carpentry work.
• Ground excavations and underground drainage pipe repairs.
• Construction of bund walls and underground pits.
• Brickwork repairs.
• New building projects and office refurbishments.
• Amenity upgrades and general building maintenance.
• Plumbing modifications.
• Assisting with other trades as required.

Skills

Joinery experience

Health & safety mindset

Team collaboration

Flexible / multi-tasking

Education

CSCS qualification

Job description

Our client is looking for a versatile Civil / Building Operative with a strong background in joinery to join the team.

The ideal candidate will have experience across all aspects of joinery and be willing and able to assist with a variety of other construction and maintenance tasks.

The work is varied and takes place primarily within busy manufacturing facilities, where maintaining high standards of health and safety is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• General joinery and carpentry work.
• Ground excavations and underground drainage pipe repairs.
• Construction of bund walls and underground pits.
• Brickwork repairs.
• New building projects and office refurbishments.
• Amenity upgrades and general building maintenance.
• Plumbing modifications.
• Assisting with other trades as required.

Requirements

• Experience in joinery, with a good understanding of general building and maintenance work.
• A flexible, hands-on approach and willingness to support other trades.
• A valid SCATTS or CSCS qualification.
• A strong commitment to health and safety, particularly when working in operational manufacturing environments.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team across multiple sites.

Working Area and Travel

Work will be carried out across the North West and North Wales. Ideal for candidates who are based in or around Widnes, Runcorn, St Helens or Warrington areas.

A crew van is available from Widnes for travel to site locations.

Working hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with travelling time additional to these hours