Site Carpenter

Oakwrights Ltd; Dilwyn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 25 days pro rata

Training budget

Summer events

Christmas events

Job summary

Oakwrights Ltd is seeking a skilled Site Carpenter to work on bespoke oak-framed homes and timber structures across the UK. The role combines traditional carpentry with glazing interfaces, delivering high-quality finishes on unique frames.

You will join a team that values craftsmanship, attention to detail and problem-solving on-site, with opportunities to develop specialist oak frame skills and participate in showroom-standard finishes.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Site Carpentry or equivalent experience
• Strong finish carpentry or joinery background
• Read drawings and set out accurately; comfortable working at height
• Full UK driving licence and CSCS Card (or willing to obtain)
• Desirable oak framing experience; timber frame construction experience
• IPAF certification

Responsibilities

• Measuring, setting out and installing bespoke oak capping boards, trims and cover strips
• Cutting, shaping and scribing timber components to fit against oak frames
• Preparing frames for glazing and ensuring installation to exacting standards
• Fitting weatherproofing, drainage and sealing systems
• Working with glazed units and timber frame details
• Solving technical site challenges while maintaining quality
• Ensuring projects finish to showroom-standard appearance
• Supporting colleagues and sharing skills across the team

Skills

Finish carpentry

Read drawings

Hand-tools

Problem solving

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Site Carpentry

Job description

Site Carpenter Location: Projects across the UK (working away) with occasional workshop days in Hereford Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits! Contract: Full time, Permanent Benefits: 25 days holiday (pro rata), Training Budget for All, Summer & Christmas events + more.

Build Britain's Most Beautiful Homes

Are you a skilled carpenter who takes real pride in craftsmanship? Do you enjoy creating work that people admire for generations? At Oakwrights, we're not building standard houses. We're creating stunning bespoke oak-framed homes, extensions and garden buildings that become the centrepiece of our customers' lives. Every project is unique, every frame is handcrafted, and every detail matters. This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's leading oak frame specialists and play a key role in bringing our clients' dream homes to life.

Working on projects across the country, you'll combine traditional carpentry skills with modern glazing systems to deliver exceptional finishes on
some of the most beautiful timber structures being built today.

What You'll Be Doing

As one of our Site Carpenters, you'll work alongside our experienced site teams to install and finish the glazing interfaces on our face-glazed oak frames.

• Measuring, setting out and installing bespoke oak capping boards, trims and cover strips
• Cutting, shaping and scribing timber components to fit perfectly against unique oak frames
• Preparing frames for glazing and ensuring they are installed to exacting standards
• Fitting weatherproofing, drainage and sealing systems
• Working with glazed units and specialist timber frame details
• Solving technical site challenges while maintaining exceptional quality
• Ensuring every project is finished to a showroom-standard appearance
• Supporting colleagues and sharing your skills across the team

No two projects are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving and genuine craftsmanship.

What We're Looking

For you'll be someone who genuinely cares about doing things properly and takes satisfaction from producing outstanding work.

• Essential NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Site Carpentry, Bench Joinery or equivalent experience
• Strong finish carpentry or joinery background
• Excellent hand-tool skills and attention to detail
• Ability to read drawings and set out accuratelyComfortable working at height
• Full UK driving licence
• CSCS Card (or willingness to obtain one)
• Desirable Oak framing experience
• Timber frame construction experience
• Structural glazing or curtain walling experience
• IPAF certification
• Understanding of timber movement
• CAD or sketch-detailing skills

Why Join Oakwrights

At Oakwrights, craftsmanship is at the heart of everything we do. You'll work on inspiring projects that are designed to last for generations, alongside a team that shares a genuine passion for quality timber construction.

What You'll Enjoy

• Working on unique, bespoke projects across the UK
• Creating beautiful oak-framed homes and buildings
• A varied role combining carpentry, joinery and glazing
• Opportunities to develop specialist skills in oak frame construction
• Being part of a respected and highly skilled team
• Seeing your craftsmanship become part of someone's dream home

About You

You're reliable, professional and take pride in your work. You notice the details others miss. You enjoy solving problems on-site, working as part of a close-knit team and delivering craftsmanship that exceeds expectations. Most importantly, you want your work to matter.

If you're looking for more than just another site carpentry role and want to help create some of the UK's most stunning bespoke oak-framed homes, we'd love to hear from you.