Carpenter
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Position Overview & Specifications
Carpenter
If you have ambitions to play a key part in driving our business forwards, then we want you to join us at an exciting time of development and growth to realise your full potential.
Here at G & P Engineering, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our exciting and expanding construction biased business, where YOU can help support the FM division as an Carpenter.
Working with a large portfolio of public and private sector clients, G & P Engineering comprises of several divisions including Mechanical & Electrical, Construction, Projects, Reactive, FM, Small Works and other associated trades.
Your responsibilities:
- Respond to reactive calls, carry out first fix where possible and scoping quotes for repair where first fix is not possible, ensuring minimum downtime.
- Carry out all planned maintenance tasks as per program and keep accurate auditable records of works planned and completed.
- To ensure that the site is kept in good order internally and externally - and to give specification and ensure timely completion.
- Working within all Health and Safety criteria and processes relevant to work activities.
- Show a proactive approach to Health & safety in the work environment and take the necessary steps to ensure risks are mitigated.
- Client facing, therefore maintaining high standards of customer care and workmanship
- Be flexible and undertake other reasonable duties to accommodate operational requirements.
What you’ll bring:
- Experience of planned preventative maintenance and reactive works / tasks completed within KPI’s
- Repairs needing immediate action, priced programmed and project work
- Experience of planned preventative maintenance and reactive works / tasks completed within KPI’s
What will make you stand out from the crowd:
- Indentured City & Guilds
- NVQ Level 3
- NVQ Level 2 (with substantial experience in a similar role)
Rewards
- Competitive salary: DOE
At G & P Engineering we look for people who seek:
- A career that will challenge and motivate
- A flexible, supportive, and caring environment
- The opportunity to progress, make key decisions and own their future
- A high level of variety in day-to-day work life
Location: Kent.
Working hours: 08:00 – 16:00.
Employment Type: Sub Contractor CIS / PAYE / Ltd.
PAYE: £- 36,000- 48,000 Negotiable depending on experience and trade.
CIS/LTD: £160 - £200 per day.
Job Types: Permanent, Temporary contract, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: MLST001
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Carpenter roles across ML Labour Link Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20 - £25 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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