Carpenter

eRecruitSmart; Wealden; On-site; GBP 30,322 - 39,787; Full time

Job summary

eRecruitSmart is seeking an experienced Carpenter to work in East Sussex, Uckfield. You will join a small tight-knit team on high-quality extension conversions and new builds.

The role is permanent and self-employed with 8 hours per day starting at 7:30 am. Salary offered is £190 per day, with DBS check after probation and legal right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in 1st and 2nd fix carpentry.
• Able to work with existing carpenters.
• Strong initiative and good work ethic.
• Pride in workmanship.
• Polite and courteous communication with clients.
• Own transport.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• DBS check after probation.

Responsibilities

• 1st fix carpentry, including roof construction
• 2nd fix carpentry
• Understanding and following plans
• Ability to work independently when required

Skills

Carpentry

Teamwork

Independent working

Plan reading

Client communication

Time management

Job description

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 with a small tight‑knit team.

Hours & Salary

Self‑employed role, 8 hours a day starting at 7:30 am with two half‑hour breaks. Salary offered is £190 per day, depending on experience.

Role

Permanent position working alongside the client’s experienced team. Duties include:

• 1st fix carpentry, including roof construction
• 2nd fix carpentry
• Understanding and following plans
• Ability to work independently when required

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience in 1st fix and 2nd fix carpentry
• Able to work alongside existing carpenters
• Strong initiative and good work ethic
• Pride in workmanship
• Polite and courteous communication with clients
• Own transport
• No criminal convictions (excluding driving licence convictions); DBS check after probation
• Legal right to work in the UK

Company

The business is a family‑run building firm specialising in unique high‑end work and a bespoke service to clients throughout East Sussex and Kent. The team boasts extensive experience in refurbishments, conversions, new builds and extensions, working to the highest standards. The company was a finalist in the British Home Best Extension Awards and the George Clarke Medal.