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.
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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