Carpenter Multi Trader
| Company: | Ian Williams Ltd |
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| Salary: | £35,530.56 to £39,586 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | PL6 5WR |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Our business is growing, and we’re looking for a skilled Carpenter/ Multi Trader to join our successful Capital and Planned Works team in Plymouth. You’ll carry out a varied range of carpentry and refurbishment work in customers’ homes across Devon. Experience in fire risk assessment (FRA) work, including fire door installation and fire stopping, would be an advantage, but it is not essential—if you have strong domestic 1st and 2nd fix carpentry skills, we’d love to hear from you.
At Ian Williams, honesty, integrity and collaboration shape the way we work. We combine traditional values with innovation and always aim to do the right thing for our customers and our people. With colleagues celebrating 20, 30 and even 40 years’ service, we know that trust, loyalty and long-term opportunity matter.
What we offer
Competitive basic salary of £35,530 for a 39-hour working week, no weekends
Opportunity for bonus and overtime
Company Van with fuel card OR Travel and fare allowance
We invest in our trades people, offering ongoing industry-recognised training and development opportunities to help you build your skills
31 paid holiday days
Life insurance
Free legal and financial advice, plus free counselling via Lighthouse Charity
Our tradespeople don’t just join us—they build lasting careers with us. We invest in development, recognise hard work and provide the stability of long-term secured contracts.
The Carpenter/Multi Trader role
You’ll work safely and professionally in occupied homes and public buildings, completing high-quality carpentry work whilst keeping customers informed and minimising disruption.
Your key responsibilities
Completing first- and second-fix carpentry, primarily in domestic properties and public setting environments
Carrying out a range of work, including studwork, door sets, kitchen fitting, roofing and structural carpentry
Supporting fire door installation and fire-stopping work where required; previous FRA experience is welcome but is not essential
Delivering excellent customer service by communicating clearly, providing progress updates and treating every home with care and respect
What you’ll bring to the Carpenter/ Multi Trader role?
NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry, or an equivalent recognised qualification
Proven domestic carpentry or joinery experience, with strong first- and second-fix skills
Kitchen-fitting, FRA and/or roofing experience would be advantageous but desirable only
A customer-focused approach, pride in your workmanship and a strong commitment to health and safety
A full UK driving licence
Life at Ian Williams
Working at Ian Williams means stability, safety and the opportunity to progress. Our long-term secured contracts provide consistent work, a guaranteed 39-hour paid week and regular opportunities to increase your earnings.
We have built a strong safety culture, recognised by the RoSPA President’s Award, so you can feel confident that your wellbeing is taken seriously.
Our trades community has an average length of service of 4.5 years. You’ll join a company where your skills are valued, your hard work is rewarded and your development is supported—both on and off the tools. Many of our tradespeople have progressed into Business and General Manager roles. Don’t just apply for a job; apply for a career.
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