First Rate Maintenance are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Joiner to join our growing team.
This role is ideal for a tradesperson with strong first and second fix joinery experience who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship. Experience fitting kitchens is essential, as a significant proportion of our projects involve kitchen installations and refurbishments within occupied residential properties.
You will work across a range of residential and commercial properties throughout Newcastle upon Tyne and the wider North East.
If you are reliable, professional, customer-focused and enjoy delivering high-quality work across varied projects, we would like to hear from you.
Working Hours
Our standard working pattern is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 8:30am and 5:00pm.
Additional overtime opportunities may be available during peak periods.
Rewards and Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience
Annual discretionary company bonus scheme
Company vehicle and fuel card
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Uniform provided
Ongoing training and professional development
Supportive team culture
Opportunities for career progression
The Role
As an Experienced Joiner, you will carry out a wide range of joinery, refurbishment and maintenance works across residential and commercial properties.
You will be expected to work independently when required, collaborate effectively with colleagues and subcontractors, and represent the company professionally while working in customers' homes and business premises.
Key Responsibilities
Carrying out first fix joinery, including structural and framing work
Completing second fix joinery, including doors, frames, skirting boards, architraves and finishing carpentry
Fitting kitchens, including cabinets, worktops and associated finishing works
Installing, maintaining and repairing fire doors
Carrying out general property refurbishment and maintenance tasks
Measuring, preparing and fitting materials accurately
Diagnosing and resolving on-site issues efficiently
Working collaboratively with colleagues and subcontractors
Updating job progress using company software
Uploading photographs and detailed job notes
Maintaining tools, equipment and company vehicles to a high standard
Delivering excellent customer service and representing the business professionally
Ensuring all work meets company quality standards and relevant health and safety requirements
What We Are Looking For
Essential
Proven experience in first and second fix joinery
Strong kitchen fitting experience
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
High attention to detail
Commitment to delivering quality workmanship
Strong practical problem-solving skills
Professional and customer-focused approach
Good communication skills
Reliable and punctual
Full UK driving licence
Desirable
NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Carpentry and Joinery, or an equivalent qualification
Experience fitting and maintaining fire doors to the required standards
Valid CSCS card
Experience working in occupied residential properties
Multi-skilled experience in areas such as tiling, decorating, minor plumbing or general property maintenance
Experience using job management or field service software
Our Values
Supportive: Helping colleagues and customers achieve the best possible outcomes.
Progressive: Always looking for opportunities to improve, learn and develop.
Accountable: Taking ownership of your work, decisions and responsibilities.
Reliable: Delivering consistently high standards and keeping commitments.
Resourceful: Finding practical solutions and overcoming challenges effectively.
Apply
To apply, please submit your CV along with a brief summary of your relevant joinery and kitchen fitting experience.
Pay: £32,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
