Shuttering Carpenter

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking experienced Shuttering Carpenters to join a major civil project in Tilbury. You will construct timber and system formwork, reading engineering drawings and ensuring high standards of workmanship on reinforced concrete structures.

Applicants should hold NVQ Level 2/3 in Formwork and a valid CSCS Blue/Gold Card (or equivalent). A full set of hand tools and 110V/cordless power tools are required, with a strong commitment to site safety and working on commercial or civil

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Shuttering / Formwork Carpenter on commercial or civil sites.
• Trade qualifications such as NVQ Level 2/3 in Formwork or CSCS Card.
• Full set of hand tools and 110V/cordless power tools suitable for formwork.
• Strong understanding of site safety protocols.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Construct and install timber formwork and panel systems (e.g., Peri, Doka, MEVA).
• Read and work from technical drawings and blueprints.
• Secure formwork with ties, anchors and props for concrete pours.
• Strip formwork safely after concrete curing.
• Maintain high site safety and structural quality.

Skills

Formwork carpentry

Reading drawings

Site safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Formwork

CSCS Blue/Gold Card

Tools

Hand tools

110V power tools

Job description

Duration: Ongoing / End of year

About the Role

We are looking for experienced Shuttering Carpenters to join a major civil engineering project in Tilbury. You will be working on reinforced concrete structures, responsible for constructing high-quality timber and system formwork according to engineering drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• Constructing and installing timber formwork, panel systems (e.g., Peri, Doka, MEVA), columns, beams, and slab decks.
• Reading and working directly from technical drawings and structural blueprints.
• Securing formwork with ties, anchors, and props to withstand concrete pouring.
• Stripping (striking) formwork safely after concrete curing.
• Maintaining high standards of site safety and structural quality.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Shuttering / Formwork Carpenter on commercial or civil sites.
• Relevant trade qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in Formwork, CSCS Blue/Gold Card, or equivalent national certs).
• Full set of hand tools and 110V/cordless power tools suitable for formwork.
• Strong understanding of site safety protocols (SSTS/SMSTS desirable but not essential).
• Valid work authorization and checkable site references.

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.