Heritage Joiner & Conservation Craftsperson

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; West Wycombe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial pension up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days plus

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Job summary

Park Farm in West Wycombe hosts a Specialist Craft Team where a bench joiner in the early part of their career will help conserve and craft joinery for National Trust properties. You’ll work from drawings to finished pieces, using hand tools and workshop machinery, contributing to the care of historic houses, castles and gardens.

The role is workshop-based with regular travel to NT places to survey, remove and install joinery. Monday-Thursday 8:00–16:30, Friday 8:00–13:30, weekends not required.

Qualifications

• Advanced bench joinery qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven bench skills with safe use of woodworking machinery.
• Experience repairing historic buildings or heritage settings.
• Gold CSCS card or willingness to gain one.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good written and verbal communication; basic IT for records.

Responsibilities

• Create and repair high-quality joinery from drawings to finished pieces.
• Conserve historic joinery while retaining original material.
• Assess repair methods with colleagues for long-term care.
• Prepare cutting lists and material requirements for projects.
• Carry out site surveys and install joinery across places.
• Maintain safety standards and keep records of work.

Skills

Bench joinery skills

Woodworking machinery operation

Heritage/conservation experience

Health & safety knowledge

Driving licence

First Aid at Work

Communication & IT basics

Education

Advanced bench joinery qualification (City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3)

Job description

Park Farm in West Wycombe hosts a Specialist Craft Team where a bench joiner in the early part of their career will help conserve and craft joinery for National Trust properties. You’ll work from drawings to finished pieces, using hand tools and workshop machinery, contributing to the care of historic houses, castles and gardens.

The role is workshop-based with regular travel to NT places to survey, remove and install joinery. Monday-Thursday 8:00–16:30, Friday 8:00–13:30, weekends not required.