Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Full-time Permanent Associate

Skilled multi-trade carpenter wanted in Bristol — £38,000–£42,000
, company van, fuel card and a steady pipeline of varied commercial work with a busy, well-respected South-West contractor. We back our people with proper kit, funded training, real benefits and the autonomy to get on and do great work.

The role

You'll handle a varied mix of repair and maintenance work across mainly commercial premises — no two days the same. Depending on the job, that includes:

• 1st and 2nd fix carpentry
• Installing windows, doors and door frames (internal and external)
• UPVC servicing and installation
• Inspecting, diagnosing and repairing faults
• Locksmithing (lock snapping, drilling, picking)
• Roofing and general maintenance
• All types of fencing (posts, feather edge, chain link, panels)
• Kitchen fitting, building and minor joinery

Hours: Monday–Friday, plus a paid on-call rota (currently 1 in
8) and optional weekend/night work at time and a half (1.5×). Some lone working, covered by the rota.

What you'll need

• Minimum 3 years' carpentry experience
• NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry (or equivalent)
• Full, current UK driving licence with 2+ years' driving experience (you'll take a company van home)
• Happy to complete a licence check, qualifications check and basic DBS disclosure

Nice to have: your own hand tools (power tools provided) and experience across the wider trades above.

What we offer

• £38,000–£42,000 plus company van and fuel card
• On-call rota (1 in
  8) with a standby payment on top of hours worked
• Overtime at 1.5×: call-outs paid per hours worked; planned weekend work paid at a guaranteed minimum of 10 hours
• Tool allowance (and power tools provided where needed)
• Funded training and certifications to help you progress
• Company pension and Cycle to Work scheme
• Employment Hero benefits — remote GP, mental-health support and financial wellbeing tools for you and your family
• Two company social days a year (clay pigeon shooting and similar)

Why MLG

A permanent role with a busy, well-respected contractor and a genuinely varied workload. We're a tight, supportive team with low staff turnover, real progression, and we make time to enjoy the job too.

Apply

Send your CV and we'll be in touch quickly — most applicants hear back within a few working days. Questions before applying? Reach out, we're happy to chat.

MLG is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.