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