Carpenter Multi-Trade

Job Title: Carpenter / Multi-Trade Operative
Job Type: Temp-to-Perm (Potentially Straight Perm)
Site Hours:

• Weekdays: 8am–5pm 

• Optional Weekend Work: Saturdays 8am–2pm 

Required Certifications:

• CSCS card is essential

• Trade qualification or NVQ preferred, but not required (can be assessed individually)

Duties:

• Predominantly carpentry work: from small tasks like changing locks to more skilled work like installing fire doors

• Other duties: partitioning, drylining, plasterboarding, general builder’s work, minor decoration, making good

• Fire door experience is not essential, but candidates with this experience may receive a higher rate

Project Details:

• Mostly short-term jobs, generally 1–5 days (some up to a week)

• Projects include minor works to offices, residential properties, and commercial units

• Around 80% of the work is commercial, mostly in Central London / West End

• Remaining 20% is residential, typically in Essex and Kent

Transport Options:

• Company van can be provided (day rate would be adjusted slightly lower)

• If the operative has their own vehicle, a fuel card will be supplied

Tools & Equipment:

• Candidates must supply their own tools

• Company will supply main materials for each job

• Candidates will receive a company purchase card (typically £100–£500 per job) for additional materials – expenses are tracked via receipt app on iPhone

Working Environment:

• Operative will initially work alongside an existing team member

• Independence will increase over time as familiarity with processes and expectations grows

Ideal Candidate Location:

• Office is based in Chelmsford – ideal if candidates are local, but not a requirement

• Most days begin by meeting at the office, but this is flexible based on job location