Heritage Carpenter & Joiner: Oak Beam Specialist

Thorn Baker Construction; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Construction require an experienced Carpenter to work on a listed barn in Streatley, Berkshire. Parking available on site and you must have a valid CSCS card.

The Role includes repairing and conserving original oak beams, sourcing and fitting replacement timbers to match the existing structure, using traditional carpentry techniques where appropriate, and carrying out repairs that respect the barn’s historic character and listed status.

Qualifications

• Experience working on older and listed buildings.
• CSCS card required to access site and operate safely.

Responsibilities

• Repair and conserve original oak beams, rafters and trusses wherever possible, retaining historic fabric.
• Source and fit replacement oak timbers to match the existing structure, using traditional carpentry techniques and joints where appropriate.
• Carry out repairs sensitively, ensuring the work respects the barn’s historic character and listed status.

Skills

Older/listed buildings experience

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Thorn Baker Construction require an experienced Carpenter to work on a listed barn in Streatley, Berkshire. Parking available on site and you must have a valid CSCS card.

The Role includes repairing and conserving original oak beams, sourcing and fitting replacement timbers to match the existing structure, using traditional carpentry techniques where appropriate, and carrying out repairs that respect the barn’s historic character and listed status.