Carpenter

Our business is growing, and we’re looking for a skilled Carpenter to join our successful Capital and Planned Works team in Plymouth. You’ll carry out a varied range of carpentry and refurbishment work in customers’ homes across Devon. Experience in fire risk assessment (FRA) work, including fire door installation and fire stopping, would be an advantage, but it is not essential—if you have strong domestic carpentry skills, we’d love to hear from you.

At Ian Williams, honesty, integrity and collaboration shape the way we work. We combine traditional values with innovation and always aim to do the right thing for our customers and our people. With colleagues celebrating 20, 30 and even 40 years’ service, we know that trust, loyalty and long-term opportunity matter.

What we offer

• Competitive basic salary of £35,530 for a 39-hour working week
• On target earnings up to £39,586 with bonus, overtime and travel expense 
• Travel and fare allowance 
• Uniform and PPE provided 
• Paid holidays, pension contributions and life insurance
• Free legal and financial advice, plus free counselling via Lighthouse Charity

Our tradespeople don’t just join us—they build lasting careers with us. We invest in development, recognise hard work and provide the stability of long-term secured contracts.

The Carpenter role

You’ll work safely and professionally in occupied homes and public buildings, completing high-quality carpentry while keeping customers informed and minimising disruption.

Your key responsibilities

• Completing first- and second-fix carpentry, primarily in domestic properties and public environments
• Carrying out a range of work, including studwork, door sets, kitchen fitting, roofing and structural carpentry
• Supporting fire door installation and fire-stopping work where required; previous FRA experience is welcome but not essential
• Delivering excellent customer service by communicating clearly, providing progress updates and treating every home with care and respect

What you’ll bring to the Carpenter role?

• NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry, or an equivalent recognised qualification
• Proven domestic carpentry or joinery experience, with strong first- and second-fix skills
• Kitchen-fitting or FRA experience is desirable
• A customer-focused approach, pride in your workmanship and a strong commitment to health and safety
• A full UK driving licence

Life at Ian Williams

Working at Ian Williams means stability, safety and the opportunity to progress. Our long-term secured contracts provide consistent work, a guaranteed 39-hour paid week and regular opportunities to increase your earnings.

We have built a strong safety culture, recognised by the RoSPA President’s Award, so you can feel confident that your wellbeing is taken seriously.

Our trades community has an average length of service of 4.5 years. You’ll join a company where your skills are valued, your hard work is rewarded and your development is supported—both on and off the tools. Many of our tradespeople have progressed into Business and General Manager roles. Don’t just apply for a job; apply for a career.

Can’t find the job you are looking for right now?  Express your interest on our Careers page, and join our talent community.