Job Description

Annual salary: up to 34,315.86
Carpenter & Joiner - Public Buildings Specialist

Location: Coatbridge

Salary: Up to 34,315.86 per annum

Hours: Full-Time, Permanent | 40 hours per week (08:00-16:30 Monday-Friday)

Package: Company Van, Fuel Card & Uniform Provided
Are you an experienced Carpenter & Joiner with strong Ironmongery skills? Do you take pride in delivering high-quality work in public environments such as schools, libraries, and leisure centres? If so, we want to hear from you.
Mears ambition is to be recognised as the most trusted, large private provider, working with the public sector by 2025. Our approach prioritises where we can have the greatest impact and supports a culture that fully integrates sustainability and purpose beyond profit. This is underlined by our strategy, which through robust, ethical and transparent practices is built upon.
Mears have continued investment in the North Lanarkshire community for the long-term. We have a commitment to deliver excellent services to residents, whilst bringing community and training benefits to the North Lanarkshire community in a sustainable way.
About the Role:

Mears Group continues to invest in the North Lanarkshire community through long-term, sustainable partnerships. As part of our dedicated team, you will help maintain and improve essential public buildings that serve children, families, and the wider community. Your day-to-day work will play a key role in keeping these spaces safe, functional, and welcoming.
Your responsibilities will include:Carrying out a full range of carpentry and joinery tasks across schools, libraries, and sports facilities Installing, repairing, and maintaining doors, windows, kitchen units, and other fixtures Specialist Ironmongery work, including fitting and maintaining locks, handles, hinges, door closers, and fire door safety hardware Responding to reactive maintenance jobs and planned upgrades with high attention to detail Delivering a courteous and professional service in live environments, often during school or public opening hours

Role Criteria:Proven Carpentry & Joinery experience Strong Ironmongery knowledge, ideally including fire doors and access control systems Experience working in public settings or social housing (schools, leisure centres, libraries, etc.) Full UK driving licence Excellent customer care skills and a commitment to safe working practices
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, with a licence held for over 3 months and no more than 9 penalty points

All roles are subject to enhanced DBS/security checks due to the public-facing nature of the role
Benefits:25 days annual leave + bank holidays Mears Annual Fun Day - A celebration of our team's achievements Paid volunteering leave to support local causes Mears Rewards - discounts on groceries, holidays, and more Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance Ongoing training and development opportunities

Join us in making a real difference in the heart of North Lanarkshire -- improving buildings, supporting communities, and protecting public spaces for future generations.
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Vickie Rudge (Vickie.Rudge@mearsgroup.co.uk)
If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.