Shuttering Carpenter

Randstad Construction and Property; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Long-term London site work

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property is seeking experienced Shuttering Carpenters to join a major commercial development in Central London. You will construct timber and systemised formwork to exact engineering specs and work from structural drawings.

The role requires CSCS Blue/Gold, 3+ years shuttering carpentry on high-rise projects, and a full personal tool kit; offers a competitive hourly rate and potential long-term site work in London.

Qualifications

• CSCS Card: Blue (NVQ 2) or Gold (Advanced/Supervisor).
• Minimum 3+ years shuttering carpentry on commercial/high-rise projects.
• Full personal tool kit for shuttering/formwork, incl. cordless tools.
• Full PPE: hard hat, hi-vis, steel-toe boots, gloves, eye protection.
• Commitment to safety, punctuality and high quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Construct and dismantle traditional timber and systemised formwork (PERI, Doka, MEVA).
• Set up concrete shutters for columns, cores, retaining walls, slab decks and staircases.
• Work directly from structural drawings and blueprints.
• Ensure installations are plumb, level, line-perfect and secure prior to pours.
• Coordinate with steel fixing and site engineering teams to maintain timelines.

Skills

CSCS Card

3+ years experience

Tools kit

PPE

Site safety

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Formwork

Gold (Advanced/Supervisor)

Tools

Cordless power tools

Formwork tools

Job description

• Job Title: Shuttering Carpenter (Formwork)
• Location: Central London (Zone 1)
• Salary/Rate: £22.00 - £25.00 per hour (Negotiable depending on experience)
• Start Date: Immediate

The Role

We are seeking experienced Shuttering Carpenters to join a major commercial development in Central London. You will be working alongside a leading Tier 1 contractor, responsible for constructing high-spec concrete formwork systems to strict engineering specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Constructing, erecting, and dismantling traditional timber and systemised formwork (PERI, Doka, MEVA).
• Setting up concrete shutters for columns, cores, retaining walls, slab decks, and staircases.
• Working directly from structural drawings and technical blueprints.
• Ensuring all installations are plumb, level, line-perfect, and fully secured prior to concrete pours.
• Working closely with the steel fixing and site engineering teams to maintain project timelines.

Requirements

• CSCS Card: Blue (NVQ Level 2 in Formwork) or Gold (Advanced/Supervisor).
• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of proven shuttering carpentry experience on commercial or high-rise projects.
• Tools: Full personal tool kit suited for shuttering/formwork, including cordless power tools.
• PPE: Full standard PPE (Hard hat, high-vis, steel-toe boots, gloves, eye protection).
• Work Ethic: Strong commitment to site safety standards, punctuality, and high quality workmanship.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate with weekly pay (CIS, Umbrella, or PAYE options available).
• Long-term work with potential for transition onto future London sites.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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