Average Carpenter salary in the UK

Job Title: CarpenterSalary: £16 - £18 per hour + Paid overtime and travel time + Company VehicleLocation: West Midlands, East Midlands & Central RegionJob Type: Full-time, Permanent, Immediate StartAbout Us:We are a specialist building contractor with extensive experience in Commercial, Leisure, Health Care & Education projects. Combined with our dedicated 24/7 planned & reactive maintenance division cover all our customer requirements. Established in 1987 we have developed and expanded to become a market leader.About the role:We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Multi Skilled Operative, with Carpentry has main trade who is motivated and capable of delivering maintenance work and internal refurbishment project on time and to budget.Essential skills include the ability to forward plan, work within a team environment and react quickly to any unforeseen issues on site, all with an uncompromising approach managing Health and Safety on site.The primary role of a Property Maintenance Operative is to optimise property condition and quality and to ensure the building is kept in a safe working condition. Property Maintenance Operatives need to maintain a high level of quality, providing maximum satisfaction to customers, clients, guests and team. They will understand the mechanism of buildings including electrical, plumbing, plant, safety systems and equipment. They will provide first and immediate response to fault finding, whilst maximising quality and ensuring cost effectiveness. They will ensure prevention of major damage that could result in extensive costs and minimise reactive intervention.Key Areas and Activities: Commercial:Ensuring good record keeping and working closely with the site team to ensure close control of work packages.Demonstrate and understand the importance of the control of resources and stockWork with the Site team to identify and implement cost/value initiatives that benefit both the project and the Company.Able to understand Contract values and Term Contracts.ManagementEnsuring good communication between all parties.Problem solving site issues as and when they occur.Early identification and rectification of any defective works within the contract timescales.Managing and effective control of owned and hired plant.Working closely with the client Site Management team to ensure that things run smoothly - an effective communicator is essential as the site sits within a high security site.Ensuring that the site is clean, tidy and maintained to an acceptable level of cleanliness at all times.Contributing to our commitment to assist and develop the Client's culture of continuous improvementConsider safety compliance with a diverse sector of client groupsUnderstand the importance of customer serviceAbout you:Skills Required:Door Hanging - Shaving/Fitting/AdjustingDoor FramesDigi LocksDoor ClosersLocksPush Bar SystemsHandrailsBoardingSkirting & ArchitraveETCKey Experience:Verifiable evidence of the successful delivery of similar refurbishment schemes / works.Understand the importance of customer serviceRecord and report information accurately either internally or externallyHave a flexible attitudeCommitment to quality and excellence, ability to perform under pressure, take ownership of work and follow through to a satisfactory conclusion.Confident communicator and good client-facing skillsEvidence of successfully outputs and levels of productivity.Carry out repairs to the fabric of a building, for example repairs to walls, doors, doorframe, skirting boards.Working with PDA's.CSCS CardEnhanced DBSFirst Aid would be advantageous.Essential Qualifications:NVQ qualifications.Trade qualificationsDriver's license, max 3 pointsEnhanced DBS Check to be completed upon commencement.CSCS Card requiredIT experience essential as work will be remotely allocated via PDA / Tablet.Preferred but not essential as training will be provided ……….Asbestos awareness.First Aid, IPAF, PASMA would be advantageous.Manual handlingWorking at heightSlips trips & falls.Ladder safetyFirePlease note that it is essential you have the above experience and qualifications to be considered for this role.What we offer / The Package:Paid overtime and travel time ½ HR Overtimex HR Time & following day offOn call 1 / 6 weeks @ £ 100.00, min 3 HRPhone allowance20 days holiday + bank holidays£15 Per day Site Allowance when working on MOJ SiteCompany Vehicle, fully maintainedPension, and benefitsPermanent Contract of employment after 6 months trial periodPlease click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.Candidates with experience of; Trades Person, Multi Trade, Carpenter, Carpentry Trades, Carpenter, Maintenance Operative, Multi-Trade Operative, Working, Joiner Tradesperson, Multi-Skilled Tradesperson, Construction Trades may also be considered for this role.

Job Title: CarpenterLocation: East DorsetSalary: £36,167 per annumJob type: Permanent, Full Time. 37 hours per week.Closing Date: 3rd November 2026.Are you a qualified carpenter looking for a change? We are looking for a Carpenter to join our East Dorset team. What you'll be doing You'll be completing a range of carpentry works including fitting kitchen units, kitchen worktops, plinths, wall tiling, bath panels and hanging doors, both internal and external. You'll also fit grab rails and shower seats when required, along with any other works associated with general carpentry. A working knowledge of other trades, such as plumbing, is also required, with the ability to use this knowledge as directed by your line manager. You'll be working in our customers' homes, so you'll have a customer service focus to get to the bottom of problems and find the right solution. You'll work as part of a team of trades, so there'll always be someone available to support you when needed. You'll need to be comfortable working at height, including from ladders, tower working platforms and mobile elevated work platforms. Internally, you will be known as a Carpenter Level 1.About you: To be successful in this role, you will need to: * Have a carpentry qualification, NVQ or equivalent * Have experience carrying out carpentry repairs and installations * Be able to identify the cause of problems and specify the materials needed to complete repairs * Have a good working knowledge of other trades such as plumbing * Be confident using IT, including PDAs and smartphones * Have good communication skills and be confident dealing with customers in their homes * Be able to work independently and manage your own workload, as well as work well as part of a team and alongside other trade operatives * Be comfortable working at height when required We will provide you with a company van, so you will need to be comfortable travelling between customer's homes around East Dorset and have a full UK manual driving licence.What's in it for me:We invest in our colleagues because we know if they have a better day at work, the service our customers receive will be better. The Aster Offer is our offer to our colleagues to ensure they have a great day at work and includes things like:Defined Contribution Pension and attached life assuranceVolunteering hours available to all colleagues to enable them to give backSavings at cinemas, gyms, holidays, days out, various shops and eateries and lots moreEnhanced leaveWe celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond with a range of personalised recognition initiative.Ready to apply? We create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and believe that creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.All candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment with the Aster Group & it's subsidiary brands.Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application.Candidates with experience of: Carpenter, Carpenter Level 1, Maintenance Carpenter, Property Maintenance Carpenter, Housing Maintenance Carpenter, Responsive Repairs Carpenter, Repairs Carpenter, Carpenter & Joiner, Joiner, Maintenance Joiner, Property Maintenance Joiner, Housing Maintenance Joiner, Carpenter Multi Skilled Operative, Multi Skilled Carpenter, Multi Skilled Tradesperson, Maintenance Operative, Property Maintenance Operative, Housing Maintenance Operative, Building Maintenance Operative, may also be considered for this role.

Carpenter Annual Salary: £35,000 - £38,000Location: Mobile around Southampton areaJob Type: Full-timeWe are seeking a skilled and qualified Carpenter to join our Clients Maintenance Team in a mobile role completing repairs to customers homes across the region.Day-to-day of the role:Carry out all forms of carpentry repairs as part of our the Team.Perform both 1st fix and 2nd fix carpentry tasks.Install and service windows, doors, and door frames, both internal and external.Handle UPVC servicing and installation.Engage in locksmithing tasks including lock snapping, drilling, and picking.Construct and repair all types of fencing such as posts, feather edge, chain link, and panels.Fit and build kitchens, along with minor joinery tasks.Conduct basic plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating, and other general maintenance tasks as required.Required Skills & Qualifications:Proven experience in carpentryQualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 in Carpentry or a proven experience in the field.Strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of best practices.Ability to work effectively as part of a team.Full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 year's driving experience.Ability to drive and take home a company van.Benefits:Tool Allowance.Uniform & PPE provided.25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package.3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days.Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay.Generous matched pension scheme A van and fuel card for business travel.iPhone and iPad for business use.To apply for this Carpenter Multi position, please submit your CV asap!