Shuttering Carpenter

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Dartford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10-hour days

Weekly pay

Ongoing work

Career progression

Training opportunities

Long-term contracts

Job summary

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD is seeking skilled Shuttering Carpenters for a busy project in Dartford. You will construct, install and strike formwork for reinforced concrete structures, ensuring high quality and safety standards.

Role requires proven shuttering carpentry experience, ability to read drawings, and a strong health and safety mindset. Right to work in the UK is required; CSCS is desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in shuttering carpentry on RC frame projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Strong health and safety awareness on construction sites.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out shuttering carpentry on RC frame projects.
• Construct, erect, and strike formwork for decking, walls, columns, stairs and lift shafts.
• Work with shuttering systems such as Peri and HV.
• Read technical drawings and specifications.

Skills

Shuttering carpentry

Read drawings

Teamwork

Health & safety

Job description

Shuttering Carpenter

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for skilled Shuttering Carpenters to join our RC frame teams on a busy project in Dartford. You will be responsible for constructing, installing, and striking formwork systems for reinforced concrete structures, ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately, and to the highest quality standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carrying out all aspects of shuttering carpentry on reinforced concrete frame projects
• Constructing, erecting, and striking formwork for:
  • Decking and slabs
  • Walls
  • Columns
  • Staircases
  • Lift shafts
• Working with shuttering systems such as Peri, Ischebeck Titan and HV
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
• Maintaining a safe working environment and complying with all site health and safety procedures
• Working effectively as part of a gang to support programme delivery

REQUIREMENTS

• CSCS Blue Formwork Card (Desirable)
• Proven experience in all aspects of shuttering carpentry on RC frame projects
• Confident working with traditional and proprietary formwork systems
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Strong awareness of health and safety requirements on construction sites
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work collaboratively with other trades
• Right to work in the UK

DESIRABLE

• Harness ticket
• Working at height ticket
• IPAF / MEWP tickets
• Combisafe leading edge training
• Face Fit Certification
• Working at Heights ticket

PLEASE NOTE:

To meet client requirements, we can only accept NPORS cards that are CSCS-affiliated and carry the CSCS hologram.

If you don’t currently meet this requirement, don’t worry — we’re happy to guide and support you through the process, so please still get in touch.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 10 hours a day paid
• Very competitive rates with weekly pay
• Ongoing work on groundwork and reinforced concrete frame projects
• Opportunities to progress into lead hand, gang, or supervisory positions
• Access to further training, qualifications, and tickets where required by specific sites
• Long-term opportunities with a growing and established contractor