Job type
PermanentLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ConstructionIndustry
ConstructionPay
£58,000Closing date
31 Mar 2026
Site Lead / Carpenter
Recruiting exclusively through Hays Trades & Labour
Location: London + travel across GB & Ireland
Contract: Full‑time permanent Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:40am–5:20pm + shared on call Extras: Company van + accommodation.
Location: London + travel across GB & Ireland
Contract: Full‑time permanent Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:40am–5:20pm + shared on call Extras: Company van + accommodation.
Your new company
Hays 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 role
As 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 succeed
Essential
- 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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