Carpenter

Randstad Construction and Property; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is actively recruiting Carpenters for commercial sites in Reading. We have both long-term and short-term opportunities offering flexibility to suit your availability.

Responsibilities include First Fix skeleton erections, Second Fix fittings, site measurement, cutting, and close collaboration with site managers and other trades. Candidates should be able to read plans, work to deadlines, and ensure high-quality finish on commercial projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as a carpenter on commercial sites.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Ability to read architectural drawings and plans.

Responsibilities

• First Fix: erects the structural skeleton of a building, including floor joists, wall partitions, roof timbers, and staircases before plastering.
• Second Fix: installs internal and external fittings after plastering, such as doors, door frames, skirting boards, and window frames.
• Site Work: measures, cuts, shapes, and fits timber and building components using hand and power tools based on architectural plans.
• Collaboration: coordinates daily tasks with site managers, clients, and other trades.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Reading plans

Team coordination

Education

Carpentry apprenticeship

Tools

Cordless drill

Saw

Chop saw

Job description

Job Title: Carpenters needed on Commercial sites.

Location: Reading, RG

We are currently recruiting Carpenter for a range of upcoming projects in Reading

We have both long-term and short-term opportunities available, offering flexibility to suit your availability.

About the Role:

Key Responsibilities

• First Fix: Erects the structural skeleton of a building, including floor joists, wall partitions, roof timbers, and staircases before plastering.


• Second Fix: Installs internal and external fittings after plastering, such as doors, door frames, skirting boards, and window frames.


• Site Work - Measures, cuts, shapes, and fits timber and building components using hand and power tools based on architectural plans.


• Collaboration: Coordinates daily tasks with site managers, clients, and other trades like plumbers and bricklayers.

We have multiple vacancies coming up and are looking for reliable candidates ready to start soon.

Thanks

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