Heritage Carpenters / Architectural Joiners

Farcroft Restorations; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

12-month contract

Prestigious heritage project

Support from restoration specialists

Job summary

Farcroft Restorations in Wiltshire is recruiting experienced Heritage Carpenters and Architectural Joiners for a major restoration project. This 12-month contract offers full-time hours from Monday to Friday and the chance to work on historic, listed buildings.

You will join an established team, applying traditional craft methods with precision to timber features, doors, windows and panels, while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship.

Qualifications

• Proven heritage carpentry and architectural joinery experience.
• Experience on historic or listed buildings.
• CSCS card essential; asbestos awareness and manual handling preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and interpret specifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out heritage carpentry and architectural joinery on restoration projects.
• Repair, restore and replace historic timber features.
• Produce and fit bespoke timber components.
• Work on doors, windows, frames, panelling and other features.
• Follow drawings, specs and site instructions accurately.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and safety.

Skills

Heritage carpentry

Architectural joinery

Reading drawings & specs

Attention to detail

Independent & team work

Reliable & punctual

CSCS card

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent

Tools

Traditional hand tools

Woodworking equipment

Job description

Heritage Carpenters / Architectural Joiners

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 UK's leading building and contents restoration specialists. Its skilled teams work on some of the country's 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 & 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

Farcroft Restorations is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.