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Job Title: Carpenter / Working Site Supervisor (80/20 Role)

Location: Birmingham

Start Date: Immediate (Monday)

Contract Duration: 6 - 8 Weeks

Pay Type: CIS Available

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable Working Carpenter / Site Supervisor to run a commercial fit-out project across retail units in Birmingham.

This is a hands-on role with an 80/20 split: roughly 80% of your time will be spent on 1st and 2nd-fix carpentry tasks, with 20% dedicated to general site supervision, managing small sub-contractor teams, enforcing site safety, and keeping the job running on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Hands-on Carpentry (80%): Carry out high-quality 1st and 2nd fix carpentry across retail units, including kitchens, tea points, vanity units, toilets/bathrooms, doorsets, skirting, architraves, and worktops.

Site Supervision (20%): Oversee day-to-day site operations, run daily site inductions, coordinate trades, and ensure project milestones are hit.

Health & Safety: Maintain strict Health & Safety standards on-site, conduct RAMS reviews, and lead toolbox talks.

Client Liaison: Serve as the primary on-site contact for the client, trades, and off-site project managers.

Key Requirements

Qualifications:

Valid SMSTS (Essential)

First Aid at Work Certificate (Essential)

Valid CSCS Card (Essential)

Trade Experience: Proven track record as a qualified Carpenter with previous experience supervising commercial or retail fit-out sites.

Tools & Transport: Must have your own 110V power tools / cordless kit suitable for 2nd-fix retail joinery, plus transport to Birmingham.

Availability: Must be ready for an immediate start on Monday.

Payment Terms

CIS Payment is available for this role.

How to Apply

If you have the trade skills, site management tickets (SMSTS & First Aid), and can start this Monday, please apply today.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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