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Carpenter
WATES • Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom • via Guardian Jobs
3 days ago
Full–time
No Degree Mentioned
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The Vacancy
🛠️ Carpenter – Walton-on-Thames (Responsive Maintenance)
Join the WPS Team – Make a Difference in Social Housing
WPS has an exciting opportunity for a Carpenter to join our Responsive Maintenance division, working from our Walton-on-Thames office. You’ll be delivering reactive maintenance services to our valued residents as part of a social housing contract.
🔧 What You’ll Be Doing
• Carrying out carpentry repair and renewal works across various properties.
• Advising your Supervisor when additional support or materials are needed.
• Working independently or collaboratively with other operatives.
• Completing daily work sheets detailing tasks and materials used.
• Ensuring timely and productive completion of assigned tasks.
🚗 Requirements
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Proven experience in carpentry.
• Ability to work to high standards of workmanship and productivity.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer service mindset and ability to meet tight deadlines.
💬 Why Join WPS? At WPS, we’re committed to building communities and improving lives. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values your skills and helps you grow.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us deliver quality maintenance services that truly matter.
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.
To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting
Work for Wates
Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.
We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:
• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.
We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.
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Carpenter / Joiner - New Build
Xquisite Recruitment • Luton, United Kingdom • via reed.co.uk
4 days ago
£30K–£50K a year
Full–time
No Degree Mentioned
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Job Description:Carpenter / Joiner – Fitting Bedroom Furniture, Wardrobes, Sales Suites and FurnitureSalary 30k to 40k DOE Plus Exceptional BenefitsInterviews to take place between the 20th-31st October, with start dates around the start of November.You will ideally be based in one of the following areas of South MidlandsCambridge, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Luton, AylesburyOnce training has been successfully completed you will be moved to price work where earnings will range based on output, but realistically up to 50kWithin driving distance of Cambridge and South MidlandsMinimum CSCS Card Blue or Gold requiredVan, Tools, Fuel etc provided for business use only along with a uniform and a wealth of benefitsIdeally be able to provide a portfolio of previous work to showcase your abilitiesA very well respected 5 Star House Builder supplying high-quality homes for all generations are seeking a Bedroom Fitter to join their established teamThis is a great opportunity to join the best in the business and you can look forward to a very impressive future and work your way up the ladderBench/ Joinery or Furniture installation skills requiredWhat you'll be doing?My Client’s Bedroom Furnishings division provide furnishing solutions that will fit in with their customers’ homes perfectly. The team supplies and fits storage and bedroom furniture, from cutting edge styles to contemporary classics.Reporting to the Fitting & Service Manager, you will be responsible for the installation of Bedroom Furniture and Sales Centre Installations to the companyYou will be a competent Bedroom or similar experience Carpenter with an excellent standard of workWork to tight deadlines in line with the Groups fitting schedule requirements.Produce a high quality of workmanship in line with Group standards on all installations carried out.Effective liaison with internal office teams and site teams as appropriate to ensure installation is carried out.Carry out site measures as and when required in line with installation brief.Carry out other tasks to suit business needs.Deliver and assemble furniture on sites as and when required in line with installation brief.Ensure company van and all tools and equipment supplied are maintained to the required Group standards.Ensure Health & Safety on site is adhered to at all times in line with Group guidelines and policy.Ensure correct reporting in line with business needs and expectations.What you'll need?Good organisational and communication skills.Ability to demonstrate practical skills and be competent with using hand tools.A keen interest in developing your skills and knowledge in line with installation requirements.A team player and also able to work independently in line with installation brief.Ability to learn and understand the necessary setting-out skills required to carry out the installation.Must be presentable in line with the Division’s guidelines regarding work-wear.Hold a full valid driving licence in line with the company vehicle legislation requirements.Hold a current CSCS card as appropriate in line with the Groups requirements.They combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. They want the best people in the industry to help them shape the future of building. They have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help them stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.They are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. They are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for themAs part of working for their company and specifically for this role they offer:Competitive Salary22 days holidayChoice of Flexible BenefitsEnhanced Family Friendly PoliciesFor this immediate opportunity please forward an up to date cv for earliest consideration
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Carpenter / Joiner - New Build position is now open for candidates interested in the Carpenter Jobs sector. This role in India offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Carpenter Jobs is a plus.
