Site Carpenter - Bespoke Oak-Framed Homes (UK Travel)

Dunwall Partners Ltd; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (pro rata)

Training Budget for All

Summer & Christmas events

Job summary

Oakwrights is seeking a skilled Site Carpenter to join our team and work on bespoke oak-framed homes across the UK. You will install and finish the glazing interfaces on our face-glazed oak frames, measuring and fitting oak components to exacting standards.

You'll join a team that values pride in craftsmanship, with opportunities to develop specialist skills in oak frame construction and to work on unique projects nationwide.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Site Carpentry or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Finish carpentry

Reading drawings

Problem solving on-site

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Site Carpentry or bench joinery

Tools

CAD

Sketch detailing

Job description

Oakwrights is seeking a skilled Site Carpenter to join our team and work on bespoke oak-framed homes across the UK. You will install and finish the glazing interfaces on our face-glazed oak frames, measuring and fitting oak components to exacting standards.

You'll join a team that values pride in craftsmanship, with opportunities to develop specialist skills in oak frame construction and to work on unique projects nationwide.