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Our core values are: Integrity | Excellence | Respect | Innovation
Eric Wright Construction work in a variety of sectors including hi-rise residential city apartments, Educational, City Regeneration and Health, schemes that range from £5m to £45m+. We're looking for an Advanced Joiners to join our growing team. We have a strong pipeline for 2026 and beyond which will be delivered by our exceptional construction team.
The Eric Wright Group has a fantastic history. From our beginnings in construction to an award-winning group of companies, our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart.
The role
We are looking to recruit Level 3 qualified Joiners who are highly skilled and experienced advanced Joiners working as part of our growing team based on sites across the Northwest.
As an advanced joiner, you'll be expected to work independently or as part of a team, demonstrating a high level of skill, precision, and professionalism in all aspects of joinery work.
You will report to the Joinery Manager and work on a variety of schemes such as Schools / Hi-rise residential / Student accommodation.
Your main duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
* Carry out high-quality 1st and 2nd fix joinery work on-site, including installation of doors, windows, staircases, partitions, skirting, kitchens, and roofs.
* Read and understand technical drawings, plans, and specifications.
* Use a range of hand and power tools with competence and care.
* Work in line with building regulations, health & safety standards, and company quality expectations.
* Liaise with site managers and contractors to be able to keep up with the programme.
* Solve problems on-site and adapt to challenges as they arise.
* Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
About you
It is essential that you have a CSCS qualification (gold advanced craft) along with City and Guilds/ NVQ: Level 3 or equivalent in carpentry or joinery. It goes without saying that you will have worked in a similar role and in the Construction Industry and have worked on schemes that range from £0.5m to £25m, such as High-Rise Apartments, Education (School, Universities), Retail etc. You will enjoy working in a busy and demanding environment and as part of a team. Additionally, you will have excellent communication skills and be able to mentor and provide guidance to the trainee / apprentice joiners.
In return we offer.....
* Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service
* Interest free loan payments to help you with purchasing tools
* Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
* Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.
* Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
* Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
* Health Plans – optional, including dental, cash health plans and critical illness
* EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
* Mental Health support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
* Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
* Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays
* Onsite Nursery – we have a subsidised nursery on site at Head office
* Onsite gym – we have a gym on site at Head Office – free to use
* Company Doctor – for when you can't get to see your own or if you have any health concerns
* A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focused on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing
* A wide range of enhanced benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance
Our business believes people are at the heart of what we do, training and development is our passion, we want to develop people to be the best they can be.
The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and clients and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.