Project Team Carpenter

Project Team Carpenter – Excelcare

Excelcare is a family‑owned Care Home group that has delivered high‑quality care for over 34 years. We are looking for a skilled Carpenter or Kitchen Fitter to join our maintenance team on a special refurbishment project across 10 Cambridge‑area care homes. The role will involve kitchen, bathroom and fire door work, with occasional plumbing and electrical tasks.

• Assemble and install kitchen and bathroom units, cabinets and worktops.
• Fit and hang fire doors.
• Read design plans and drawings, marking and preparing accurate installation areas.
• Adjust and modify units to fit around obstructions (pipes, columns, electrics, etc.) ensuring precise finishes.
• Measure, cut and install worktops, including mitre joints.
• Carry out simple plumbing connections and adjustments.
• Finish tasks such as painting, filling and tiling.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace.
• Adhere to company policies, particularly gas, health, safety and fire procedures.
• Ensure work complies with relevant legislation.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and staff information.
• Order and check stock deliveries.
• Collaborate with Home Managers, team members and residents.
• Carry out any additional duties as requested.
• Participate in training and development opportunities.

• Relevant experience and qualifications in carpentry or kitchen fitting.
• Knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Completed enhanced DBS for work with vulnerable adults.

• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle to travel between homes (a van will also be provided).
• Typical working hours: 08:00 am–05:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Salary: £36,400–£38,640 per annum.

• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Enhanced bank holiday pay.
• Annual salary review.
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme (£500 per referral).
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare.
• Comprehensive induction programme.
• Apprenticeship programme for funded qualifications.
• Employee of the month (£100 reward).
• Team appreciation week.
• Terms and conditions apply.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing – Healthcare