Carpenter

Carpenter

Location: North West London

Duration: 6 months

Pay: £18.46 through an umbrella company

The Role

You will carry out a broad range of carpentry, joinery, glazing and refurbishment works across the Trust’s properties—ensuring buildings remain safe, functional, and fit for patient care. Working both independently and as part of a wider Estates team, you’ll deliver planned maintenance, emergency repairs, and new installations, using your technical expertise to support smooth day-to-day hospital operations.

The role involves varied, hands-on tasks including ceiling repairs, glazing, wood machinery operation, scaffolding or high-level access work, and participation in the Trust’s Maintenance Management System.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality carpentry works including repairs, installations, refurbishments, and specialist joinery tasks.
• Interpret drawings and specifications, working independently with minimal supervision.
• Carry out glazing repairs, ceiling installations, and safe operation of woodworking machinery.
• Support apprentice carpenters and contribute to a positive, safe team culture.
• Maintain accurate job records, timesheets, and compliance documentation.

About You

• Completed Carpentry/Joinery Apprenticeship, City & Guilds or NVQ Level III (or equivalent).
• Strong technical craft skills, with experience across maintenance and refurbishment carpentry.
• Able to work confidently at height, outdoors, and in varied environments.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and comfortable working independently.