• Locations

  Edinburgh

• Salary

  Up to £192 per day

• Sector

  Construction, Construction, Property & Engineering, Estates & Facilities Management, Trades

• Type

  Temporary

About the Role / Job Summary:

Seeking a qualified joiner to deliver maintenance and small-scale refurbishments to domestic properties. This short-term, 3-month contract offers practical, hands-on work within an organised estate environment. The role requires a competent joiner who will work safely, reliably, and with respect for residents and operations. Applicants should expect varied daily tasks, close collaboration with the estates team, and a professional approach to customer-facing maintenance duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out carpentry and joinery maintenance to domestic properties, including repairs to doors, frames, skirting, staircases, and fitted furniture.
• Measure, cut, shape, and install timber, MDF, and other materials to required specifications.
• Perform basic refurbishment tasks such as hanging doors, fitting locks, replacing timber components, and installing shelving units.
• Complete high-quality finishing work including sanding, sealing, and alignment to ensure good presentation and longevity.
• Respond to maintenance requests promptly and record work completed using standard job documentation.
• Identify and report defects or issues beyond scope, escalating to supervisors where necessary.
• Work collaboratively with the estates/maintenance team to coordinate access to properties and minimise disruption to occupants.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and materials in a safe, organised manner and comply with site safety rules.
• Adhere to safeguarding, confidentiality, and respect for resident’s property and privacy.

Qualifications:

• NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry and Joinery, or equivalent trade qualification.
• CSCS card or equivalent site competency card preferred.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in joinery or building maintenance preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a joiner in domestic property maintenance or facilities environments.
• Experience delivering high-quality finish work and working to specified tolerances.
• Experience working independently and as part of a maintenance team, managing time and tasks effectively.
• Familiarity with common hand and power tools, PPE, and safe working practices.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.