Carpenter Assistant

Craven Cottage CC; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven Cottage CC is seeking a skilled carpenter to join our maintenance team, delivering timely repairs and new installations within a luxury hotel and spa environment, where guest comfort is paramount.

You will maintain all wooden fixtures, fittings and finishes to a high aesthetic standard, assist the Facilities Manager with preventative maintenance plans, and coordinate with other teams to resolve work orders efficiently.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent educational qualification.
• Carpentry or joinery trade certificate or apprenticeship is an advantage.
• 3–5 years of proven carpentry experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Experience working in occupied buildings with guests.
• English proficiency essential.
• Safe use of hand and power tools.
• Attention to detail for high-quality finishes.
• Ability to estimate materials and plan cutting lists.
• Numeracy and literacy to read measurements and job cards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely carpentry repairs and installations.
• Maintain wooden fixtures to a luxury hotel standard.
• Assist Facilities Manager with preventative maintenance and safety plans.
• Coordinate with maintenance team and hotel departments to resolve work orders.
• Ensure compliance with OH&S and hotel policies and manufacturer specifications.

Skills

Carpentry

Hand tools usage

Power tools usage

Attention to detail

Education

National Senior Certificate (Matric)

Carpentry trade certificate or apprenticeship

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Duties:

• Deliver timely carpentry repairs and new installations to support uninterrupted hotel operations and an excellent guest experience.
• Maintain all wooden fixtures, fittings and finishes to a high aesthetic and functional standard consistent with a luxury country hotel and spa environment.
• Support the Facilities Manager in implementing preventative maintenance plans and safety standards for carpentry-related elements.
• Coordinate effectively with other maintenance team members and hotel departments to resolve work orders and guest-related issues efficiently.
• Ensure all carpentry tasks comply with occupational health and safety legislation, hotel policies and manufacturer specifications.

Requirements:

• National Senior Certificate (Matric) or equivalent
• Recognised carpentry or joinery trade certificate or apprenticeship will be an advantage.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ proven experience in carpentry, including repairs and new installations, ideally in a hotel, lodge, resort or similar hospitality or commercial environment.
• Experience working with occupied buildings where work must be planned around guests or tenants is desirable.
• English proficiency (Essential).
• Proven ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently (saws, drills, sanders, planers, nailers, routers, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to deliver neat finishes appropriate to a 4 or 5-star hotel environment.
• Good practical problem-solving skills to diagnose faults, identify causes and implement durable repairs.
• Ability to estimate materials, plan cutting lists and minimise waste.
• Basic numerical and literacy skills to interpret measurements, complete job cards and follow written instructions.