Joiner

JOINER – NEW TOWN QUARTER, EDINBURGH

📍 Location: New Town Quarter, Edinburgh
💷 Rate: £23.00 per hour (CIS)
⏰ Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm (9.5 hours paid daily)
📅 Duration: ASAP start – running until end of October

JML are currently recruiting for an experienced Joiner to join a busy construction project in the New Town Quarter, Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled tradesperson looking for consistent, well-paid work through to the end of October.

About the Role:

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Joiner/Carpenter to carry out first and second fix joinery works on a residential/commercial development in Edinburgh's New Town Quarter. The successful candidate will work as part of an established site team, delivering high-quality carpentry and joinery works to programme.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
✅ First fix joinery – stud walling, timber frame, floor joists, noggins
✅ Second fix joinery – doors, door linings, skirting boards, architrave
✅ Fitting ironmongery, locks, and hinges
✅ Installing kitchen units, worktops, and fitted furniture (where required)
✅ General finishing carpentry to a high standard
✅ Reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
✅ Measuring, cutting, and fitting timber and manufactured boards
✅ Working accurately to tight tolerances and finishes
✅ Liaising with Site Managers and other trades on site
✅ Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area
✅ Adhering to Health & Safety procedures at all times

Essential Requirements:
✅ Valid CSCS Card (Skilled Worker or Blue Card)
✅ Proven experience as a Joiner/Carpenter on construction sites
✅ Own hand tools (power tools desirable)
✅ Right to Work in the UK
✅ Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team
✅ Strong attention to detail and quality of finish

Desirable:
⭐ NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent)
⭐ Experience on new build residential or commercial developments
⭐ Previous experience working in Edinburgh/Central Scotland

Keywords: Joiner, Carpenter, First Fix, Second Fix, Bench Joiner, Site Joiner, Finish Carpenter, Timber Frame, CSCS, Construction, Edinburgh, New Town, Scotland, Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, Skilled Trades, CIS

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Joiner to secure ongoing, well-paid work on a busy Edinburgh site through to the end of October.

📞 To apply or find out more, please get in touch today
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed