Oak Frame Site Carpenter – UK Travel, Bespoke Homes

Actual Hire; Yazor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (pro rata)

Training budget

Summer and Christmas events

Job summary

Oakwrights, Britain's leading oak-frame specialist, is seeking a skilled Site Carpenter to join our crafts-led team. You will install and finish glazing interfaces on face-glazed oak frames across projects nationwide, combining traditional carpentry with modern glazing systems.

You'll work with experienced site teams on one-off timber structures, ensuring showroom-standard finishes while solving on-site challenges.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Site Carpentry, Bench Joinery or equivalent experience
• Strong finish carpentry or joinery background
• Excellent hand-tool skills and attention to detail
• Ability to read drawings and set out accurately
• Comfortable working at height
• Full UK driving licence
• CSCS Card (or willingness to obtain one)
• Oak framing experience
• Timber frame construction experience
• Structural glazing or curtain walling experience
• IPAF certification
• Understanding of timber movement

Responsibilities

• Measuring, setting out and installing bespoke oak capping boards, trims and cover strips
• Cutting, shaping and scribing timber components to fit perfectly against unique oak frames
• Preparing frames for glazing and ensuring they are installed to exacting standards
• Fitting weatherproofing, drainage and sealing systems
• Working with glazed units and specialist timber frame details
• Solving technical site challenges while maintaining exceptional quality
• Ensuring every project is finished to a showroom-standard appearance
• Supporting colleagues and sharing your skills across the team

Skills

Finish carpentry

Joinery

Hand-tool skills

Read drawings

Height work

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery

Tools

CSCS Card

IPAF certification

Job description

Oakwrights, Britain's leading oak-frame specialist, is seeking a skilled Site Carpenter to join our crafts-led team. You will install and finish glazing interfaces on face-glazed oak frames across projects nationwide, combining traditional carpentry with modern glazing systems.

You'll work with experienced site teams on one-off timber structures, ensuring showroom-standard finishes while solving on-site challenges.