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Carpenter / Joiner (Workshop-Based)

Location: Manchester (M60)

Start Date: Immediate

Duration: 3 Months (Potential Extension)

Pay Rate: £15 – £19 per hour (Negotiable DOE)

Venatu Recruitment Group is currently recruiting a Carpenter / Joiner on behalf of our client, a leading Infrastructure Support business delivering services across national frameworks including the Ministry of Justice (MOJ). This is a great opportunity for a skilled joiner to join a professional, well-established team in a predominantly workshop-based role.

Key Responsibilities

• Workshop joinery – manufacture of:
• Doors, windows, staircases
• Formwork and shuttering
• Timber signposts and bespoke timber items
• Occasional site-based installation and maintenance support
• Maintain stock levels of timber and building materials
• Ensure the workshop remains clean, organised, and efficient
  

Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Joinery or Carpentry (essential)
• Proven workshop joinery experience (essential)
• Previous experience with FM, building maintenance, or building services contractors (preferred)
• Ability to read technical drawings and work to high standards
• Full UK driving licence (preferred)
• Must be able to pass enhanced security clearance (required for MOJ work)
  
  

What You'll Get

• Immediate start available
• £15 – £19 per hour (depending on experience)
• Initial 3-month contract with strong potential for extension
• Workshop-based role in Manchester (M60)
• Opportunity to contribute to critical public sector infrastructure projects
  
  

Apply Now

To apply, please submit your CV via Venatu Recruitment Group. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss the role and next steps.