Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Carpenter / General Building Contractor with specific expertise in Grade II listed buildings and traditional timber sash windows. The ideal candidate will combine strong period carpentry knowledge with a practical, can-do attitude to resolving issues sensitively within a client’s historic/special architectural property. This role requires a proactive approach to troubleshooting and repairing issues within heritage properties, ensuring work is carried out to a high standard while respecting the character and fabric of the building.
Duties
· Repair, restoration and draught-proofing of timber sash and casement windows, including cord replacement, timber splicing, re-glazing and refurbishment using traditional joinery techniques.
· Carpentry and general building work sympathetic to period and listed properties, using appropriate traditional materials and methods.
· General maintenance and building work across listed and heritage properties, working within conservation guidelines and any listed building consent requirements.
· Occasional roof works, basic tiling, and plumbing as required.
· Liaising with the operations team, and where relevant conservation officers, to advise on follow-up works and ongoing maintenance requirements.
· Part sourcing and procurement of appropriate heritage and traditional materials.
· Ability to complete tasks with care for historic fabric, mindful of any further trades following and special architectural structures.
· Provide exceptional customer service by addressing queries relating to maintenance and restoration issues promptly.
· Team working skills and the ability to work individually.
· Document maintenance and restoration activities, including repairs performed, materials/parts used, and time taken for each task.
Qualifications
· Proven hands-on experience working on listed and historic buildings.
· Specialist experience repairing and restoring timber sash windows is essential.
· Strong carpentry and joinery background, with knowledge of traditional building methods and materials.
· Working knowledge of listed building regulations and conservation best practice.
· General building skills across plumbing, basic tiling and roof work would be an advantage.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Must have a UK driving license.
· Strong customer service orientation with the ability to communicate effectively in English.
· A proactive approach to problem-solving with a keen eye for detail.
Join us as we strive for excellence in the care and maintenance of period and listed properties, preserving their character while ensuring they remain safe, functional and well maintained for our clients. Use of your own tools is essential, with specialist equipment provided where required. Use of a company van will be supplied post successful completion of the probation period. Where specialist heritage or conservation qualifications are required, there is opportunity for on-the-job training provided.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits
· Company Van
· Company events
· Company pension
· Employee mentoring programme
· Free or subsidised travel
· Free parking
· Referral programme
Schedule
· Monday to Friday
· Overtime
· Weekend availability
Work authorisation
· United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Carpenter-ListedBuildings 247
Pay: £200.00-£250.00 per day
Application question(s):
- Please list 2-3 dates and time ranges when you could attend an interview.
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
