Maintenance Carpenter - On-Site Repairs & Refurbishments

Draper & Nichols Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper & Nichols Ltd, an established Norwich-based building contractor, seeks an Experienced Maintenance Carpenter to perform repairs, refurbishments, and installations in occupied and vacant properties. You will plan work, select materials and execute high-quality timber work across Norfolk and Suffolk.

Responsibilities include fitting doors, windows, skirting and flooring, reading drawings, and ensuring safety on site. Valid carpentry qualifications and a full driving license are required.

Qualifications

• Strong practical carpentry skills across maintenance, repairs and refurbishments.
• Proficient in using hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Experience with framing and structural timber work for repairs or small-scale construction.
• Finish carpentry skills including fitting doors, skirting and internal finishes.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Full driving license and willingness to travel to sites in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry tasks, repairs, refurbishments and installations in occupied and vacant properties.
• Plan work, select appropriate materials and complete tasks to a high standard.
• Fit doors, windows, skirting, flooring and other timber components.
• Work safely using hand tools and power tools on site.
• Communicate with site supervisors and clients as required.

Skills

Carpentry

Hand tools

Power tools

Framing

Finish carpentry

Read drawings

Education

Trade qualification or apprenticeship in carpentry

Job description

Draper & Nichols Ltd, an established Norwich-based building contractor, seeks an Experienced Maintenance Carpenter to perform repairs, refurbishments, and installations in occupied and vacant properties. You will plan work, select materials and execute high-quality timber work across Norfolk and Suffolk.

Responsibilities include fitting doors, windows, skirting and flooring, reading drawings, and ensuring safety on site. Valid carpentry qualifications and a full driving license are required.