Carpenter

eRecruitSmart; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 29,889 - 40,405; Full time

Job summary

eRecruitSmart has a self‑employed Carpenter role in East Sussex, Uckfield. Work 8 hours daily from 7:30am with two 30‑minute breaks, salary £190 per day depending on experience.

The job involves 1st fix carpentry including roof construction, 2nd fix carpentry, and the ability to work alone while following plans.

Qualifications

• 1st fix and 2nd fix carpentry experience.
• Ability to work with existing carpenters and on your own initiative.
• Pride in workmanship and courteous client interaction.

Responsibilities

• 1st fix and 2nd fix carpentry on extensions/new builds.
• Roof construction and related framing tasks.
• Read and interpret plans and work independently or with the team.

Skills

1st fix carpentry

2nd fix carpentry

Plan reading

Work independently

Good work ethic

Client communication

Own transport

Job description

Overview

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Carpenter to work in East Sussex based in Uckfield. You will be working on high-quality extension conversions and new builds. They are a small tight knit team, so you will need to be flexible and happy to assist where needed.

Hours & Salary

This is a self-employed Carpenter role working 8 hours a day, from 7.30am with two half‑hour breaks and there is a salary on offer of £190 per day, depending on experience.

Role

The role of Carpenter is a permanent position working alongside our clients' experienced team. Duties will include 1st fix carpentry, including roof construction, 2nd fix carpentry and the ability to work alone and understand plans.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• 1st fix and 2nd fix experience
• Able to work alongside existing carpenters
• The ability to work on your own initiative
• A good work ethic
• Pride in your work
• Polite and able to speak to clients in a courteous way
• Own transport
• No criminal convictions (excluding driving licence convictions) as there will be a DBS check after probation period

Company

The business is a family‑run building firm who specialises in unique high‑end work and offers a bespoke service to clients throughout East Sussex and Kent. Working with an experienced and longstanding team of trusted and qualified professionals, they undertake refurbishments, conversions, new builds and extensions working to the very highest standards. Their wealth of experience, professionalism, craftsmanship and passion for creating only the best, ensures outstanding outcomes for each and every customer.

Requirements

• Must reside in the UK and be eligible to work in the UK.