Independent Carpenter & Maintenance Tech — Van, Training & Growth

Bouter Bouw; Leiden; Remote; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and tools

Year-end bonus

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Team outings

Job summary

Bouter Bouw in Leiden is seeking a skilled Carpenter / Maintenance Technician to independently handle maintenance, repair and small renovations on varied commercial and residential properties. You will assess site conditions, determine needs, and ensure work is done safely, neatly and efficiently.

The role requires a practical, solution-oriented approach with strong communication to clients. You will work within a small team with independence and opportunities to contribute to multiple projects

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry, maintenance, renovation or construction.
• Broad technical and structural knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and organise assignments.
• Practical, solution-oriented approach.
• Good communication with clients.
• Coordinate subcontractors and supervise their work.
• Quality, safety and a clean finish.
• Category B driving license.
• VCA certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Preferably based within 50 km of Leiden.
• Sufficient command of Dutch and/or English to communicate safely on site.

Responsibilities

• Independently carry out maintenance, repair and carpentry work.
• Assess defects and determine practical solutions.
• Carry out small renovations and construction adjustments.
• Coordinate and plan subcontractors and other specialists on site.
• Maintain clear contact with clients and report progress and changes.
• Monitor quality, safety and progress of the work.
• Record additional and reduced work accurately and report it in a timely manner.
• Maintain professional and friendly contact with clients and users on site.
• Ensure the workplace is clean, safe and presentable.
• Handle project and work administration.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Independent working

Problem solving

Client communication

Subcontractor coordination

Quality and safety

Dutch/English on-site

Category B license

VCA certificate

Residency near Leiden

Job description

Bouter Bouw in Leiden is seeking a skilled Carpenter / Maintenance Technician to independently handle maintenance, repair and small renovations on varied commercial and residential properties. You will assess site conditions, determine needs, and ensure work is done safely, neatly and efficiently.

The role requires a practical, solution-oriented approach with strong communication to clients. You will work within a small team with independence and opportunities to contribute to multiple projects