Shuttering Carpenters

VGC Group; Leiston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

VGC Group are recruiting for Shuttering Carpenters to join our team on a major project in Leiston. The role offers long-term work on one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects, with a focus on safety and high performance.

Pay rate is £26.67 per hour CIS, Mon-Fri 7am-5pm with overtime potential. Start date ASAP. Accommodation can be provided depending on location.

Qualifications

• CSCS card required (Blue or Gold preferred)
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Formwork/Carpentry desirable
• Proven experience as a Shuttering Carpenter on large construction projects
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Strong understanding of health & safety on site
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Constructing, assembling, and dismantling formwork for concrete pours
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
• Ensuring accuracy of measurements and alignment of formwork
• Using hand tools, power tools, and specialist equipment safely and effectively
• Working closely with steel fixers, concrete operatives, and other trades
• Adhering to site health, safety, and environmental standards at all times

Skills

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Reliability

Team communication

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Formwork/Carpentry

Job description

VGC Group are currently recruiting for Shuttering Carpenters to join our team on a major project in Leiston.

This is a great opportunity for a reliable and hard‑working Shuttering Carpenters looking to secure long term work and be part of one of the UKs largest infrastructure projects. You will play a key role in the delivery of this major infrastructure project, working within a safe, high-performing and collaborative environment.

Pay Rate: £26.67 per hour CIS

Hours: Monday - Friday 7am-5pm + overtime potential

Start Date: ASAP

No lodge or travel pay for this role, accommodation can be provided for successful candidates depending on their location.

As a Shuttering Carpenter your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Constructing, assembling, and dismantling formwork for concrete pours
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
• Ensuring accuracy of measurements and alignment of formwork
• Using hand tools, power tools, and specialist equipment safely and effectively
• Working closely with steel fixers, concrete operatives, and other trades
• Adhering to site health, safety, and environmental standards at all times

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• CSCS card (Blue or Gold preferred)
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Formwork/Carpentry (desirable)
• Proven experience as a Shuttering Carpenter on large construction projects
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Strong understanding of health & safety on site
• Right to work in the UK

For the right candidate, this is a great opportunity to work on a major project on a long term basis.

VGC Group is a leading labour supply provider, partnering with major contractors on major infrastructure and construction projects across the UK. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we support and develop our workforce throughout their careers.

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