Carpenter

Vita Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Vita Recruitment is seeking an experienced Carpenter for a two-day, on-site role in Chelsea, London. You will guide and support around 20 students, helping them build a basic timber structure while demonstrating safe carpentry practices.

The programme emphasizes hands-on learning, mentoring, clear communication, and a strong focus on health and safety throughout the activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Carpenter.
• Good practical carpentry and timber construction skills.
• Confident and approachable communication.
• Interest in supporting students and sharing construction knowledge.
• Strong awareness of health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide approximately 20 students with a basic timber construction project.
• Demonstrate practical carpentry skills and safe working practices.
• Support students as they develop their confidence and hands-on construction skills.
• Help ensure activities are carried out safely and effectively.
• Encourage student participation and engagement throughout the programme.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Timber construction

Clear communication

Health and safety awareness

Student mentoring

Job description

Carpenter Required - 2-Day Opportunity in Chelsea, London

Location: Chelsea, London (nearest station: Westbourne Park)

Duration: 2 days

Rate: Standard carpenter rate

Job Type: Temporary / Short-Term Contract

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for an experienced Carpenter for an exciting two-day opportunity supporting one of our main contractor clients on a construction work experience programme in Chelsea, London.

The programme will involve working with approximately 20 students, helping them to develop practical skills and gain hands-on experience in the construction industry.

You will use your carpentry skills to guide and support the students as they work together to build a basic timber structure. This is a great opportunity for a carpenter who enjoys sharing their knowledge, working with young people and helping to inspire the next generation of construction professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist and guide approximately 20 students with a basic timber construction project.
• Demonstrate practical carpentry skills and safe working practices.
• Support students as they develop their confidence and hands-on construction skills.
• Help ensure activities are carried out safely and effectively.
• Encourage student participation and engagement throughout the programme.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Carpenter.
• Good practical carpentry and timber construction skills.
• A confident and approachable manner, with the ability to communicate clearly.
• An interest in supporting students and sharing knowledge of the construction industry.
• A strong awareness of health and safety.

Job Details

• Location: Chelsea, London (nearest station: Westbourne Park).
• Duration: 2 days.
• Rate: Standard carpenter rate.
• Start date: 28/10/26

We would love to hear from you if you are an experienced Carpenter looking for a short-term opportunity to put your skills to good use and help introduce students to the construction industry.