Careers

Position: Joiner/Roofer
Location: Belfast area, with travel to various sites across Northern Ireland
Responsible to: Wallace Contracts Ltd – Contracts Manager
Contract type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Working hours: Monday – Friday (hours may vary depending on contract and seasonal demand)

Why work for McQuillan Companies

McQuillan Companies is a family-run business based in Northern Ireland, delivering a diverse range of construction, environmental, and facilities management services across the public, private, and commercial sectors. Our expertise spans civil engineering, road surfacing, demolition and quarrying, including the supply of premium aggregates and bituminous materials, as well as total waste management and accredited environmental testing. We also provide year-round outdoor and facilities maintenance services, including winter gritting, outdoor cleaning, landscaping, property restoration, and insurance reinstatement.

Together, these capabilities allow us to deliver comprehensive, fully coordinated solutions for our clients. As a growing company with a dynamic and supportive environment, we value diverse perspectives and are committed to creating a workplace where our people can thrive and build rewarding careers.

Wallace Contracts NI Ltd is a well-established, progressive company with over 30 years of
continuous growth in delivering high-quality sports pitch and grounds maintenance services across Northern Ireland.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Pension Scheme
• Full provision of company uniform, PPE, tools and equipment
• Company vehicle or fuel allowance
• Opportunity to work within a well-established, supportive and collaborative team

Overall Objectives

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Joiner to undertake residential and commercial property repair projects resulting from insurance claims. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality workmanship, ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with safety and industry standards. Working on building, maintenance and refurbishment projects, the successful candidate will specialise in repair works across both occupied and unoccupied properties. The role involves but is not limited to 1st and 2nd fix joinery, roofing, kitchens, flooring, mouldings, and ironmongery. This role requires sound construction knowledge, a high standard of safety, and the ability to work efficiently across minor building and maintenance joinery services.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality 1st and 2nd fix joinery, roofing, kitchens, flooring, mouldings, and ironmongery.
• Carry out minor building works and maintenance joinery services for insurance reinstatement projects.
• Assess required scope of works on site and complete repairs to pre-incident conditions.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping, material handling, and safety at all times.
• Work in both occupied and unoccupied properties, maintaining professional customer service.
• Manage time effectively to ensure repair works are completed on schedule.
• Coordinate effectively with the project management team regarding material needs and progress updates.
• Adhere strictly to company health and safety policies across all job sites.

Essential Criteria

• Must be time-served or appropriately qualified (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Able to demonstrate relevant, proven experience in 1st and 2nd fix joinery.
• High level of experience and sound knowledge in the delivery of minor building and maintenance joinery services.
• Valid Construction Skills Register (CSR) Card.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working specifically on insurance-related property repairs.
• Multi-skilled trades experience would be of benefit (e.g., basic tiling, plaster patching, or plumbing).

Closing date for applications is: Friday 24th July 2026.

This job description should not be regarded as conclusive or definite. It is a guideline within which the individual jobholder works. It is not intended to be rigid or inflexible and may alter as the Company’s strategic direction changes.