Joiner in Northumberland

CMS Recruitment are seeking hardworking Joiners on a permanent basis to join our well-known construction & regeneration client working across Northumberland.

Role Purpose: To deliver high-quality joinery repairs, installations, and refurbishment works across occupied tenanted homes, void properties, and facilities buildings. The Joiner ensures properties are safe, secure, functional, and compliant, while providing excellent customer service and minimising disruption.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out joinery repairs including doors, frames, skirtings, architraves, floors, kitchen units, worktops, handrails, window boards, and general internal woodwork.
• Install kitchens, bathrooms, partition walls, and non-structural studwork.
• Make-good and prepare areas for follow-on trades (plastering, decorating, flooring).
• Fit locks, handles, hinges, shelving, and other internal fixtures (excluding fire door installation).
• Diagnose joinery-related faults such as defective hinges, damaged flooring, or failed fixtures.
• Complete minor multi-trade tasks associated with joinery (basic plaster patching, sealant, minor tiling).
• Communicate respectfully with tenants and maintain clean, safe work areas.
• Support void property refurbishment programmes and help meet turnaround standards.
• Follow all Health & Safety policies, including PPE and safe tool operation.
• Identify and report hazards including structural concerns, damp, mould, water ingress, or potential asbestos.
• Use handheld devices to record job details, photos, materials, and completion notes.
• Multi-trade capability (basic plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating).

Vehicle Responsibilities:

• Drive company vehicles safely in accordance with UK road law and organisational fleet policy.
• Carry out mandatory daily vehicle checks (tyres, lights, oil, fluids, damage, load security).
• Report any defects immediately and follow the vehicle defect reporting process.
• Maintain the vehicle in a clean, roadworthy condition and adhere to servicing schedules.
• Organise and replenish van stock to ensure materials and tools are available for daily tasks.
• Secure all tools, equipment, and materials safely in transit and onsite.
• Follow rules on idling, fuel use, parking, telematics, and accident reporting.

Generic Requirements for all colleagues:

• Show commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace and ensure this is reflected in all activities.
• Ensure a safe and sustainable working environment is promoted across the business.
• Contribute to the financial performance of the business, in line with role responsibilities.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested.

Essential Criteria:

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Carpentry & Joinery.
• Strong knowledge of domestic joinery repairs and installations.
• Experience working in occupied properties and void environments.
• Ability to read and follow drawings, specifications, and measurements.
• Skilled in safe use of hand and power tools.
• IT skills sufficient to undertake mandatory training and use in-house APPS.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider multi-trade team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Experience using digital job management systems.
• Asbestos Awareness training (UKATA or equivalent).

Behavioural Expectations:

• Professional conduct at all times.
• Customer-focused approach, respecting tenant needs and circumstances.
• High standards of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Team-oriented and cooperative approach.
• Efficient and organised use of time, tools, and resources.

Tools, Equipment & Vehicles:

• Maintain tools and equipment to a safe working standard.
• Ensure batteries, power tools, and specialist joinery equipment are charged and serviceable.
• Manage van stock to ensure availability of standard joinery components.
• Use dust extraction and safety equipment during cutting and drilling operations.

Performance Measures:

• First-time fix rate.
• Quality inspection scores.
• Customer satisfaction ratings.
• Job response and completion times.
• Compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Accuracy of digital job records and van stock reporting.

Additional Requirements:

• Participation in out-of-hours or emergency call-out rotas (where applicable).
• Flexibility during peak workloads or urgent demands.

If you are passionate about joinery and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.