Carpenter - Sash Window

CSC Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Consistent work across South London

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Specialist Subcontractor is seeking an experienced Carpenter/Joiner with specialist sash window experience to join a well-established subcontractor working across South London.

The role involves installing, refurbishing, and maintaining timber sash windows on live sites, with a strong emphasis on quality workmanship and safe working in customers' homes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Carpenter/Joiner with sash window expertise.
• Own tools and van to begin with.
• Good knowledge of traditional timber sash window construction.

Responsibilities

• Installing sash windows into existing box frames.
• Removing and replacing existing sash windows where required.
• Refurbishing and restoring existing timber sash windows.
• Carefully removing sashes and associated components.
• Scraping back old paint and preparing timber surfaces.
• Sanding and preparing windows ready for redecoration.
• Carrying out minor timber repairs and replacing damaged sections where required.
• Repainting and finishing sash windows to a high standard.
• Working with sash cords, weights, pulleys and traditional window mechanisms.
• Ensuring windows are correctly fitted, aligned and operating smoothly.
• Maintaining a high standard of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Working safely and professionally in occupied properties and on live sites.

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

Sash windows

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Job description

Sash Window Carpenter

Location: South London
Salary: £200pd
Job Type: Permanent
Company: Specialist Subcontractor

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Carpenter / Joiner with specialist sash window experience to join a well-established subcontractor working across South London.

Key Responsibilities

• Installing sash windows into existing box frames.
• Removing and replacing existing sash windows where required.
• Refurbishing and restoring existing timber sash windows.
• Carefully removing sashes and associated components.
• Scraping back old paint and preparing timber surfaces.
• Sanding and preparing windows ready for redecoration.
• Carrying out minor timber repairs and replacing damaged sections where required.
• Repainting and finishing sash windows to a high standard.
• Working with sash cords, weights, pulleys and traditional window mechanisms.
• Ensuring windows are correctly fitted, aligned and operating smoothly.
• Maintaining a high standard of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Working safely and professionally in occupied properties and on live sites.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Carpenter, Joiner or Sash Window Specialist.
• Previous hands‑on experience installing and refurbishing sash windows.
• Good knowledge of traditional timber sash window construction.
• Experience with preparation, sanding, scraping and painting of timber windows.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• A professional and reliable approach when working in customers' homes.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Your own tools and van to begin with.

What's on Offer

• Negotiable salary, depending on experience.
• Permanent position with an established South London subcontractor.
• Consistent work across South London.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of sash window installation and refurbishment projects.
• Stable long-term opportunity for the right candidate.
• A role where quality workmanship and specialist experience are genuinely valued.

If you're an experienced Carpenter or Joiner with a background in sash windows and are looking for a long-term opportunity in South London, we'd love to hear from you