Randstad Construction & Property
Job Title: Carpenter (Second Fix & Flat Roof Work)
Location: Birmingham
Start Date: Monday, 20th July 2026
Duration: 6 weeks (Temporary Contract)
Rate: Competitive hourly/daily rate (Dependent on experience)
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and versatile Carpenter for a 6-week contract on a project based in Birmingham.
This role requires a skilled tradesperson capable of handling both structural roof carpentry and high-quality internal finishes. You will be splitting your time between structural flat roofing works and standard second-fix internal installations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Roofing Works: Installing structural roof joists and laying flat roof decking to architectural specifications, ensuring solid structural integrity and correct falls.
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Second Fix Works: Installing internal doors, ironmongery, skirting boards, architraves, and other finishings to a high standard of workmanship.
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Site Safety: Working safely at height and following all site-specific health, safety, and environmental guidelines.
Requirements (Minimum Criteria):
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Qualifications: Valid CSCS Card is mandatory.
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Certifications: Must hold Working at Heights and Asbestos Awareness certificates. (Note: If you do not currently hold these, they can be completed quickly online prior to the Monday, 20th July start date).
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Tools: Must have your own full kit of professional carpentry tools (both first and second-fix tools) and full PPE.
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Experience: Proven track record in both structural roofing and internal second-fix carpentry.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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