Site Carpenter

Oakwrights Ltd; Stretton Sugwas; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (pro rata)

Training budget

Seasonal events

Job summary

Oakwrights Ltd is seeking a Site Carpenter to join our team across the UK, with occasional workshop days in Hereford. You will install and finish glazing interfaces on face-glazed oak frames, delivering high-quality finishes on bespoke timber structures.

The role requires NVQ Level 2/3 in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery, strong hand-tool skills, the ability to read drawings, and a full UK driving licence. You will contribute to oak-framed homes and gain advanced framing experience.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery or equivalent experience.
• Excellent hand-tool skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read drawings and set out accurately.
• Comfortable working at height.
• Full UK driving licence.
• CSCS Card (or willingness to obtain one).
• Desirable: Oak framing experience, timber frame construction, structural glazing or curtain walling, CAD/sketch-detailing, IPAF.

Responsibilities

• Install and finish glazing interfaces on face-glazed oak frames.
• Measure, set out and install oak capping boards, trims and cover strips.
• Prepare frames for glazing and ensure installation to exacting standards.
• Fit weatherproofing, drainage and sealing systems.
• Collaborate with team to maintain showroom-standard finishes.

Skills

Strong finish carpentry

Read drawings

Hand-tools proficiency

Attention to detail

Working at height

Full UK driving licence

CSCS Card

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery

Tools

CAD or sketch-detailing (Desirable)

Timber frame experience (Desirable)

IPAF (Desirable)

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 Carpenter's, you'll work alongside our experienced site teams to install and finish the glazing interfaces on our face-glazed oak frames.

Your work will include:

• 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 accurately
• Comfortable 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.