Carpenter

GM Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Carpenter to join a specialist team in London, focusing on heritage and restoration projects. This role involves high-quality carpentry work on historic buildings, requiring strong knowledge of traditional methods. Candidates must have a valid Blue CSCS card, be punctual, reliable, and fit for manual work. The ideal applicant will possess their own tools and have a detail-oriented mindset to ensure precision in craftsmanship. Previous experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in heritage carpentry.
• Strong knowledge of traditional carpentry methods.
• Ability to repair or replace timber beams, frames, windows, and bespoke components.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality carpentry work on heritage and listed buildings.
• Restore, repair and replicate traditional timber features and structures.
• Work with hardwoods, softwoods, traditional joints and hand-finished detailing.

Skills

Heritage carpentry

Traditional carpentry methods

Attention to detail

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Carpenter

Location: London, KT9

Start: 05/01/2026

Requirements

Valid Blue CSCS Card, Experience in Heritage and Restoration

We are looking for an experienced Carpenter with strong heritage and restoration experience to join our client's specialist team. You will be working on the conservation, repair and restoration of historic and listed buildings, ensuring traditional craftsmanship and modern safety standards are upheld.

Duties will include:

• Carry out high‑quality carpentry work on heritage and listed buildings
• Restore, repair and replicate traditional timber features and structures
• Work with hardwoods, softwoods, traditional joints and hand‑finished detailing
• Read and interpret technical drawings and conservation project plans
• Collaborate with site managers, conservation officers and other trades
• Follow all health & safety and preservation guidelines on-site

Required Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience in heritage carpentry
• Strong knowledge of traditional carpentry methods
• Ability to repair or replace timber beams, frames, windows, and bespoke components
• High attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship

Candidate Requirements:

• Blue CSCS card (essential)
• Punctual, reliable, and physically fit for manual work
• Good attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
• Own tools
• One recent work reference