Carpenter Vacancy - Historic Building Restoration
Location: Site based. Head office in Danbury, Essex
Work Area: Essex and surrounding counties
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Hours: 42.5hrs/week
Salary: Dependent on experience
What we are looking for
Established over 145 years ago, Bakers of Danbury are a privately owned Essex based heritage building contractor with an excellent reputation for conservation expertise and quality. We work across Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Kent and Hertfordshire as well as into east, north and central London.
We are looking to recruit a skilled Carpenter to join our busy Special Works Department. This is an exciting and varied role which involves working on the refurbishment, restoration and repair of some of the finest heritage and listed buildings across Essex and surrounding counties.
Carpenter Role
An eye for detail, a keen interest in building preservation and traditional building methods together with a pride in one’s work is essential. The role will involve the following:
- Structural repairs to timber framed buildings, including sole plate repairs
- Hand cut timber frame extensions and roofs
- Installation of stud walls and 1st fix carpentry
- Installation of doors and windows
- 2nd fix carpentry works
- Other detailed carpentry duties
Skills and Experience
- Formal carpentry qualifications
- Experience of working on historical and listed buildings would be an advantage
- Confident and experienced in working with Oak and traditional materials
- Driving licence
- To able to travel to project sites predominantly across Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Kent and Hertfordshire
- Positive attitude, good communicator and a team player
- Basic H&S knowledge/certification
The Special Works Department
The Bakers of Danbury Special Works Department works on a wide variety of projects involving the restoration and repair of historical buildings, listed properties, public houses and traditional homes. We work with both commercial and residential clients.
We are renowned for our high-quality work and skilled craftsmanship using materials and methods that focus on preserving properties and combine the traditional with modern techniques.
The successful applicant will be working alongside other skilled craftsmen and tradesmen who are all highly valued members of our team.
Salary and Benefits
- Negotiated competitive salary
- Salaries are reviewed on an annual basis.
- 21 days annual leave with the addition of 8 days statutory bank holidays.
- Access to company van and fuel card.
- Assistance with basic tools and access to company owned equipment
- Branded workwear and PPE.
- Auto enrolment into a company pension scheme.
We are committed to the professional and personal development of all our staff by providing regular opportunities to undertake further training and personal development.
We promote a positive working environment and a great team spirit which we support through team building and social events throughout the year. We are a member of the Building Mental Health Charter.
How to Apply
If you are interested in working with us, please email info@bakersofdanbury.co.uk with your CV, an outline of your experience, reason for applying and clearly stating the role you are applying for.
Alternatively, please apply in writing to:
Managing Director, Bakers of Danbury Ltd, Eves Corner, Danbury, Essex CM3 4QB.
