Carpenter​/Lock Fitter - M4 Corridor; West

Position: Carpenter / Lock Fitter - M4 Corridor (West   )
Are you a skilled carpenter with a knack for precision and experience in fitting locks and doors? Are you looking to join a well-established market leading company that values quality craftsmanship, professionalism, and great customer service?

We’re expanding our expert installations team and looking for an experienced Carpenter with lock fitting expertise to carry out high-quality work across residential and commercial sites covering Slough - Swindon and the surrounding areas.

Who are we?

Banham is a family-owned; family-run business that has been providing security solutions since 1926. We operate throughout the Southeast of England offering a comprehensive service on all aspects of physical and electronic security.  Most important, however, are the people who make up Banham. Our dedicated employees live and breathe collaboration; they inspire and learn from each other while upholding our five core values:
Family, Pride, Trust, Leadership, and Making a Difference. Employees who began their Banham careers as trainees now head up our key departments, and we are proud to foster a working environment that encourages staff to stay with us for many years.

What we are looking for:

5+ years’ proven experience in advanced site carpentry/joinery (residential & commercial).

Demonstrable expertise fitting doors/frames, precision ironmongery, and complex lock mechanisms (mechanical & electronic).

High level problem solving and fault finding; excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail.

Confident reading drawings, taking accurate measurements, and performing precise calculations on site.

Customer-facing professionalism—clear communication, courteous conduct, and pride in workmanship.

A good understanding of locksmithing would be beneficial (or at a level to pass MLA assessment successfully).

CSCS or ECS card.

Understanding of British Standards

Some plastering / patching skills / making good

Valid UK driving licence and flexibility to cover geographical remit (M4 Corridor)

Basic IT literacy for email, job apps, and documentation.

What will you be doing?

Installing doors and door sets made from various materials, timber and metal as well as, understand how to install fire doors and frames to a standard (training can be provided)

Re hanging of doors, repairing doors/frames using hard wood and softwood, safe plinths, cut-outs for letter plates, hinges, closers, viewers and premium door furniture.

Fitting a full range of ironmongery such as:

Window locks and mortise bolts, handles with tubular latches.

Installing locks (including Banham and other leading brands) on doors and windows to British Standards.

Non Destructive opening of non Banham locks and servicing / adjusting existing locks.

Able to fit and change other brands of locks.

Measuring bespoke metalwork jobs such as railings and gates and producing detailed drawings/specs with precise measurements and calculations for manufacturing.

Reading /interpreting plans, drawings and specifications; collaborating with Sales and Installations Desks to prepare and execute your schedule efficiently.

Completing job sheets/PDA reports accurately and on time.

Maintaining tools/vehicle to a high standard; upholding a professional image with customers.

Working independently and within teams; mentor trainee fitters when required.

We work to the following standards:

Quality first:
We fit once, and we fit right—safely, neatly, and to standard.

Ownership:
You plan your day with the Installations Desk and keep customers informed.

Collaboration:

You’ll liaise with Surveyors, Admin desk Teams and colleagues on multi-trade jobs.

Professionalism:
You represent the brand on every doorstep.

What will you get in return?

You will be entitled to a highly competitive salary of up to £55K PA and a great range of benefits including:

33 days Annual Leave (includes bank holidays)

Sick Pay that increases with length of service

Subsidised Private Medical Cover after completing and passing probationary period

Annual season ticket loan & Banham interest-free loan

Cycle to work & Home & Tech scheme (up to the value of £2k)

Recruitment referral bonus scheme earning up to £500 per successful referral…