Heritage Carpenters / Architectural Joiners

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

Location: Wiltshire

Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday

Contract: 12 Months

Employment: Employed or Self:Employed

Immediate Starts Available

Farcroft Restorations is looking for experienced Heritage Carpenters / Architectural Joiners to join a major restoration project in Wiltshire.

This is an excellent 12:month opportunity for skilled craftspeople with experience working on historic, listed or architecturally significant buildings. Both employed and self:employed applicants will be considered, with an immediate start available.

Established in 1968, Farcroft Restorations is one of the UKs leading building and contents restoration specialists. Its skilled teams work on some of the countrys finest buildings, carefully preserving and restoring them to exacting standards.

Role Overview

You will work as part of an experienced site team, carrying out high:quality heritage carpentry and architectural joinery on a significant restoration project.

The work requires accuracy, patience and a genuine understanding of traditional craftsmanship. You must be confident working with existing building fabric and completing repairs and new joinery that remain sympathetic to the character of the property.

Your Duties Will Include

• 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

About You

We are looking for highly skilled and dependable craftspeople who take genuine pride in their work.

You will understand the care and attention required when working on historic buildings and be able to produce consistently high:quality work while meeting agreed project timescales.

Skills And Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Heritage Carpenter, Architectural Joiner or skilled Site Joiner
• Previous experience working on historic, listed or high:specification buildings
• Strong knowledge of traditional carpentry and joinery techniques
• Experience repairing and replicating period timber features
• Able to interpret drawings, specifications and detailed measurements
• Confident using relevant hand tools and woodworking equipment
• Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of workmanship
• Able to work independently and as part of a site team
• Reliable, professional and committed to the full contract
• Available to begin work immediately or at short notice
• A valid CSCS card is essential
• Asbestos Awareness and Manual Handling certification is required; these courses can be completed online before starting
• A relevant City and Guilds, NVQ or equivalent trade qualification would be beneficial

What We Offer

• Employed or self:employed engagement available
• Full:time work, Monday to Friday
• Secure 12:month contract
• Immediate start
• The opportunity to work on a prestigious heritage restoration project
• Varied and technically interesting joinery work
• Support from an established team of restoration specialists

If you are an experienced Heritage Carpenter or Architectural Joiner looking for a substantial long:term project, we would like to hear from you.