Heritage Carpenter / Architectural Joiner – Restoration

TipTopJob; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employed or self-employed

Full-time

12-month contract

Immediate start

Prestigious heritage project

Specialist team support

Job summary

Farcroft Restorations is seeking skilled Heritage Carpenters/Architectural Joiners to join a major restoration project in Wiltshire. Immediate start, 12-month contract with employed or self-employed options. Work involves traditional craftsmanship on historic timber features, doors, windows and decorative fittings.

You will join an experienced site team, delivering high-quality joinery and repairs that respect the building heritage and project timelines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Heritage Carpenter or Architectural Joiner on historic buildings.
• Experience repairing and replicating period timber features.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and measurements.
• CSCS card and safety certifications (Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling) required or beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out heritage carpentry and architectural joinery.
• Repair, restore and replace historic timber features.
• Produce and fit bespoke timber components.
• Work on doors, windows, frames, panels and other features.
• Use traditional joinery techniques and modern methods where appropriate.
• Read drawings and site instructions to ensure accuracy.
• Match profiles, details, materials and finishes.
• Assess repairability of historic timber rather than replacement.
• Use hand tools and machinery safely and effectively.
• Maintain high workmanship standards on site.
• Collaborate with site managers and other trades.

Skills

Heritage Carpenter

Architectural Joiner

Joinery

Drawings interpretation

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

CSCS card

Asbestos Awareness

Manual Handling

City & Guilds/NVQ equivalent

Education

City and Guilds / NVQ or equivalent trade qualification

Job description

Farcroft Restorations is seeking skilled Heritage Carpenters/Architectural Joiners to join a major restoration project in Wiltshire. Immediate start, 12-month contract with employed or self-employed options. Work involves traditional craftsmanship on historic timber features, doors, windows and decorative fittings.

You will join an experienced site team, delivering high-quality joinery and repairs that respect the building heritage and project timelines.