Carpenter/ Joinery Assistant: Stair and Banister Ltd

Carpenter/ Joinery Assistant

• Job Type: Perm/Fixed Term
• Job Location: Crawley, Manor Royal
• £ - Minimum Wage
• Monday – Friday 25-35hrs p/w (flexible to agree on application)
• Start date: ASAP (happy to wait for notice periods)
• Our Ref – CJA101

Are you tired of working for large corporates with their; unnecessary red tape, reporting structures with more chiefs than you can remember, and environments filled with politics/drama?

Then come over to greener pastures and grab this opportunity…

About Us - We're known for our innovative approach

At Stair & Banister, designing, building, and installing quality staircases is what we do, and we do it with pride. As professionals in our field, we understand that no two projects are the same with differences and variations in the requirements for each staircase built. At Stair & Banister, we are committed to always getting it right and take pride in exceeding our customer’s expectations with each project. Our clients request work ranging from historical restoration works through to new-builds and refurbishment works in the commercial and residential sectors.

The company is seeking a Carpenter/ Joinery Assistant to become part of our growing office team. This role is hybrid by nature and will flex to support the business’ needs and obligations.

Carpenter/ Joinery Assistant Position Overview –

Aiding, Supporting, and involved in the 3 phases of the business:

1) Cutting/Moulding Phase (Carpentry Skills)

2) Assembly Phase (Joinery skills)

3) Fitter Phase (Joinery fitting skills)

This generally involves; all aspects from Cutting timber to size from a Cutting list to Helping and aiding the assembling of staircases.

In addition to this adhoc duties will also be:

• Making sure the workshop floor is clear and workshop tidy in line with health and safety
• Cutting glue blocks and wedges for the assembly of staircases.
• Washing/ cleaning Vehicles.
• Loading and Unloading deliveries.
• The cleaning of workstations
• Carrying out health and safety checks
• Aiding the disposal team with wastage

Carpenter/ Joinery Assistant Position Requirements

• An interest in Carpentry
• Experience in a trade or in being a handyman (Not essential)
• An eye for detail and high standards of workmanship
• Fluent in English and have the full right to work in the UK
• Able to work from your own initiative or as part of a team.
• Full drivers’ license
• Based within commuting distance (Approx.1 hour away max)
• Positive and committed to delivering an effective customer service
• A sense of humour and desire to help others where need be

Experience in any of the following would be preferable:

Understanding of CNCs, woodworking machinery, power and hand tools.