Carpenter / Joiner
Location: RAF Shawbury
Salary: to be discussed depending on qualifications & experience (DOE)
Hours: 40 hours per week
We are seeking an experienced Carpenter / Joiner to join our expanding team supporting Ministry of Defence (MOD & RAF) sites across the region. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated tradesperson looking for long-term stability, a varied workload, and the opportunity to work on a wide range of refurbishment, maintenance and construction projects within secure facilities.
Job Overview
You will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive carpentry works, refurbishments, repairs and installations across MOD sites. Working as part of our Projects and Maintenance team, you will deliver high-quality workmanship across accommodation, offices and operational buildings, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned and reactive carpentry and joinery maintenance.
- Complete accommodation refurbishments, including occupied and void properties.
- Install and refurbish kitchens, bathrooms and associated fixtures.
- Fit, repair and replace internal and external doors, frames, ironmongery and fire doors.
- Undertake repairs to flooring, skirting, architraves, partitions and ceilings.
- Install and maintain fitted furniture, worktops, shelving and storage systems.
- Carry out first and second fix carpentry on refurbishment and improvement projects.
- Support small building projects and office refurbishments.
- Accurately complete maintenance documentation and ensure compliance with all site procedures.
- Work collaboratively with the wider site team whilst maintaining high standards of health, safety and workmanship.
Projects You Will Work On
- Accommodation refurbishments
- Kitchen installations and refurbishments
- Bathroom refurbishments
- Office fit-outs and refurbishments
- Internal and external door replacements
- Fire door maintenance and repairs
- Partition walls and suspended ceilings
- Flooring, skirting boards and finishing carpentry
- General building fabric maintenance
- Planned improvement and refurbishment projects
Requirements & Qualifications
We are looking for a reliable and competent Carpenter / Joiner with experience working within commercial, industrial, facilities management or construction environments.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience as a Carpenter / Joiner (minimum 3 years preferred).
- Experience fitting kitchens, bathrooms and internal joinery.
- Strong first and second fix carpentry skills.
- Experience carrying out maintenance, refurbishment and installation works.
- Good knowledge of timber products, construction methods and building materials.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Proficient in using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring equipment.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of finish.
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety and safe systems of work.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable (not essential):
- Experience working within MOD, healthcare or other secure environments.
- Fire door installation or maintenance experience.
- Basic multi-trade skills, including minor plumbing, decorating or patch plastering.
What's Included
- 21 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Company vehicle
- Fuel card
- Company pension scheme
- Pay-care scheme (after 3 months)
- PPE and uniform provided
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Secure, long-term employment with a growing business
- Varied and interesting work across a prestigious MOD contract
Please Note: Successful applicants must be able to obtain and maintain BPSS Security Clearance to work on Ministry of Defence sites.
Why Join Midwest?
At Midwest, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We are a long-established and growing business with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality mechanical, electrical and building fabric services across a wide range of commercial sectors, including Ministry of Defence, healthcare, education, industrial and commercial facilities.
Our success has been built on repeat business, long-standing customer relationships and consistently delivering high standards of workmanship. As a result, we continue to secure long-term contracts, providing our employees with excellent job security and a stable working environment.
As our MOD division continues to grow, we're investing in our people and creating opportunities for career development and progression. Whether you're looking to broaden your technical skills, take on additional responsibilities or progress into supervisory or management roles, we'll support your development through ongoing training and future opportunities.
If you're looking to join a company that values quality, teamwork and long-term careers—not just filling vacancies—we'd love to hear from you.
Work Location: In person
