Shuttering Carpenter

Fawkes & Reece Group; Hythe; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group in Hythe is seeking a Shuttering Carpenter for a temporary (full-time) role within a civil engineering environment. You will create formwork for bridges, foundations, beams, and staircases on site.

The position requires at least 2 years’ shuttering carpentry experience, a CSCS card if possible, and the ability to work solo or in a team while prioritising health and safety. ASAP start with pay £24-£27 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Shuttering Carpenter.
• CSCS card preferred; if not, provide relevant references.
• Be able to work in a team or alone.
• Conscious of health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Create forms for bridges, foundations, beams and staircases.
• Build structures on site using wood or metal frames.
• Dismantle casts without damage for reuse.
• Measure, cut and shape wood or metal.
• Work with team to pour concrete into moulds.
• Check work for accuracy.
• Produce concrete blocks of required shape and size.

Skills

Shuttering Carpenter

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Education

CSCS card

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Reference: Hythe_1790934981
Posted: October 2, 2026

Do currently work in Construction? Are you a Shuttering Carpenter or a Gang of Shuttering Carpenters within the civil engineering space and looking for a new opportunity? If the answers are yes, we have roles opening with a reputable civil engineering company in the Hythe area.

• Location: Hythe
• Contract type: Temporary (Full time)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Pay rate: £24-27 per hour

The company:

A well-established national civil engineering company that focuses on the highways, bridges, airports, sewage systems, pipelines, new build residential estates, commercial new builds and railways.

The role:

As the Shuttering Carpenter, you will be responsible for:

• Creating forms for bridges, foundations, beams and staircases
• Building structures on site using wood or putting together metal frames that have been made elsewhere
• Dismantling casts without damaging them, so that they can be used again
• Measuring, cutting, and shaping wood or metal
• Working closely with your team to pour concrete into moulds
• Checking work for accuracy
• Producing concrete blocks of exactly the right shape and size for whatever needs building.

About you:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Shuttering Carpenter
• Ideally hold a CSCS skill card. If not, you must provide relevant references.
• Be able to work in a team or alone.
• Conscious of health & safety

To be successful in your application for this role you will have and be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• You will need a current and valid CSCS card
• Any of the following qualifications would be an additional benefit; abrasive wheels, manual handling, street works, first aid etc...