Site Lead / Carpenter

Recruiting exclusively through Hays Trades & Labour Location: London + travel across GB & IrelandContract: Full-time permanent Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:40am-5:20pm + shared on call Extras: Company van + accommodation.Your new companyHays is delighted to support a leading UK healthcare organisation undergoing major expansion across the UK and Ireland. With new clinic fit outs scheduled throughout 2026, they are strengthening their Facilities & Maintenance division with an experienced Joiner / Site Lead to support and manage small-scale build, maintenance and fit-out projects.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking employer with a national footprint and a strong pipeline of work.Your new roleAs the Joiner / Site Lead, you'll take responsibility for leading small teams of joiners on site, coordinating day-to-day works, and ensuring high-quality delivery across maintenance and fit-out projects.This is a hand on leadership position involving:

• Leading small teams onsite for construction, fit-out and refurbishment activities
• Delivering 1st & 2nd fix joinery, dry lining, ceilings and general fit out
• Raising material requisitions and managing stock levels
• Supporting subcontractors on preventative and reactive maintenance
• Ensuring compliance with Building & Planning regulations
• Conducting monthly site walk arounds and H&S checks
• Completing weekly job sheets for scheduling
• Liaising with the Facilities Supervisor daily/weekly to prioritise workloads

You'll work mainly around London initially, with regular travel to additional UK & Ireland sites. Accommodation is provided when travel is required, and a company van is issued for material transport.What you'll need to succeedEssential

• Experience leading small teams or supervising fit-out site works
• Fully qualified Joiner with strong on site background
• Experience across building sites and commercial fit outs
• Skilled in 1st & 2nd fix joinery, dry lining, ceilings
• Competent with hand & power tools
• Physically able to lift/carry materials and work outdoors
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to follow written instructions and complete paperwork
• Valid CSCS card
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience in high street or shopping centre fit outs
• Strip out and full refit experience
• Asbestos Awareness
• Ability to undertake non joinery tasks where required
• What you'll get in return
• Company van + fuel for business travel
• Paid accommodation for non-commutable assignments
• Clear progression and development within a growing national organisation
• Ongoing training, PPE supplied and strong job security
• A varied workload across maintenance and new-build clinic fit outs

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