Lead Multi-Skilled Joiner
Location: Trafford, Greater Manchester & Surrounding Areas
Pay: £35000 – £50,000 + Enhanced Weekend Overtime Rates
Contract Type: PAYE (with Holiday Pay) or CIS Subcontracting available
Culture: Quality-obsessed, No corner-cutting, Professional team
Transport: Company van provided after qualifying period
Qualification:
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry & Joinery (required)
Job Overview
Convertmy is a Federation of Master Builders (FMB) accredited, award-winning construction company based in Trafford, Greater Manchester. We specialise in high-quality loft conversions, garage conversions, extensions, and bespoke domestic builds across the North West.
We are recruiting an experienced Multi-Skilled Joiner to take a lead role on site. All work is local — based in Trafford and the surrounding areas. No long commutes, no staying away.
This is not a standard joiner role. You will be the person clients trust and the person the site depends on. If you are experienced, take pride in your craft, and want to work for a company that actually respects that — read on.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Structural First Fix: Traditional cut roofs, dormer structures, steel beam installations, and stud wall framing on loft and garage conversions
- Precision Second Fix: Hanging doors, fitting staircases, skirting boards, architraves, and period mouldings to a high standard
- Kitchen Fitting: Full kitchen installations including carcasses, worktops, pelmets, and appliance housing
- Finishing Joinery: All internal finishing work that makes a project complete and client-ready
- Roofing: Felt, batten, tile, and slate work as required on conversion projects
- Plasterboarding: Drylining and ceiling boarding to support project flow
- Insulation: PIR boards, mineral wool, and breathable membranes
- Site Leadership: Taking ownership of the full carpentry lifecycle and working alongside other trades to deliver a seamless finish
- Health & Safety: Working safely at height and in compliance with all relevant regulations
- Drawings: Reading and working to architectural plans and specifications
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry and Joinery or equivalent (essential)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in domestic construction, ideally loft and garage conversions
- Proven competence in first fix and second fix carpentry
- Experience fitting kitchens, hanging doors, and installing skirting and architraves
- Able to read architectural drawings and manage work independently on site
- Experience working on roof structures and safely at height
- Attention to detail — you notice when something is not right before anyone else does
- Own hand and power tools
- Full UK driving licence
- CSCS card (preferred)
- Reliable, punctual, and professional at all times
Additional Skills – Tell Us What You Can Do
We value multi-skilled tradespeople. If you have experience in any of the following, tell us in your application — it will work in your favour:
- Brickwork or blockwork
- First-fix plumbing or electrics
- Tiling — floor or wall
- External rendering or cladding
- UPVC or aluminium window and door fitting
- Paving, decking, or groundworks
- Painting and decorating
- Any other trade skills you are competent in
The wider your skill set, the more we can offer you in return.
Pay and Benefits
- £20.00 – £25.00 per hour depending on experience and skill level
- Equivalent to £35000 – £50,000 per year based on a standard working week
- Enhanced overtime rates for weekend work
- Company van provided after qualifying period
- Choice of PAYE with full statutory holiday pay, or CIS subcontracting
- Consistent year-round workload — no seasonal dry spells
- All work in Trafford and Greater Manchester — no overnight travel required
- Work within a close-knit, professional team — your skills are respected, not micromanaged
About Convertmy
Convertmy is an award-winning, Federation of Master Builders accredited building company operating across Trafford and Greater Manchester. We specialise in loft conversions, garage conversions, extensions, and high-quality domestic builds.
FMB membership means we are independently vetted and held to a nationally recognised standard of workmanship and professionalism. We don’t cut corners. We don’t rush jobs. We build things we are proud of, and we want people on our team who feel the same way.
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short note about your experience, qualifications, and any additional trade skills you have. We read every application and will be in touch promptly if you are the right fit.
We welcome applications from experienced joiners, carpenters, and multi-skilled tradespeople across Trafford, Stretford, Sale, Altrincham, Urmston, Salford, Eccles, and the wider Greater Manchester area.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Application question(s):
- You must hold a level 2 joinery qualification
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver License (required)
Work Location: In person
Pay: £18.00-£25.00 per hour
Experience:
- Joinery: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
