Heritage Carpenter & Architectural Joiner — Immediate Start

TipTopJob; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employed or self-employed engagement

Full-time, Monday to Friday

12-month contract

Immediate start

Prestigious heritage project

Varied and technically interestingJoin

Support from restoration specialists

Job summary

Farcroft Restorations is seeking experienced Heritage Carpenters and Architectural Joiners for a major restoration project in Wiltshire. This 12-month role offers either employed or self-employed engagement, with an immediate start and a Monday–Friday full-time schedule.

You will join an established site team delivering high-quality heritage carpentry, working on doors, windows, frames, panels and other historic timber features. CSCS and safety certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Heritage Carpenter or Architectural Joiner
• Experience on historic, listed or architecturally significant buildings
• Strong knowledge of traditional carpentry and joinery techniques
• Able to interpret drawings, specifications and detailed measurements
• Excellent attention to detail and high standard of workmanship
• CSCS card essential
• Asbestos Awareness and Manual Handling certifications required; courses can be completed online before starting

Responsibilities

• Carrying out heritage carpentry and architectural joinery
• Repairing, restoring and replacing historic timber features
• Producing and fitting bespoke timber components
• Working on doors, windows, frames, panelling and other architectural features
• Using traditional joinery techniques and appropriate modern methods
• Working accurately from drawings, specifications and site instructions
• Matching existing profiles, details, materials and finishes
• Assessing whether historic timber can be repaired rather than replaced
• Using hand tools and woodworking equipment safely and effectively
• Ensuring all work is completed to an exceptionally high standard
• Working closely with site managers, other trades and conservation specialists
• Following all site health and safety procedures
• Maintaining a clean, organised and professional working environment

Skills

Heritage carpentry

Architectural joinery

Site joiner

Attention to detail

Independent & teamwork

Education

City and Guilds/NVQ or equivalent trade qualification

CSCS card

Asbestos Awareness

Manual Handling certification

Job description

Farcroft Restorations is seeking experienced Heritage Carpenters and Architectural Joiners for a major restoration project in Wiltshire. This 12-month role offers either employed or self-employed engagement, with an immediate start and a Monday–Friday full-time schedule.

You will join an established site team delivering high-quality heritage carpentry, working on doors, windows, frames, panels and other historic timber features. CSCS and safety certifications are required.