Timber Frame Workshop Technician

Oakwrights Ltd; Lugwardine; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Profit share

Training budget

Team events

Career progression

Job summary

Oakwrights Ltd. is seeking a hands-on Timber Frame Technician in Hereford to join our workshop team. You will contribute to crafting oak-framed homes and bespoke buildings with a focus on quality, accuracy and practical problem-solving.

You'll read technical drawings, prepare components, and assemble panels using hand and power tools, while maintaining a clean, safe workshop and collaborating with skilled craftsmen.

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry or joinery helps, but practical aptitude is valued.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
• Attention to detail and pride in high-quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Build timber frame panels forming structure for bespoke homes.
• Read and work from technical drawings and specifications.
• Measure, cut and prepare timber components accurately.
• Assemble panels using hand tools and power tools.
• Work with skilled craftspeople focused on quality.
• Maintain a safe, organized and efficient workshop.

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

Timber framing

Construction

Manufacturing

Fabrication

Workshop/assembly

Job description

Timber Frame Workshop Technician

Location : Hereford, HR4 7PU

Salary : Competitive, DOE

Hours : Full Time, Permanent (45 hours per week)

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays


• Profit Share Scheme


• Dedicated training and development budget


• Summer and Christmas team events


• Long-term career opportunities within a growing business

Build Something You're Proud Of Build Extraordinary Homes with Your Hands

Imagine driving past a stunning oak-framed home years from now and being able to say: \"I helped build that.\" At Oakwrights, that's exactly what we do. We're not a large-scale factory turning out the same thing every day. We design and craft beautiful oak-framed homes and bespoke buildings that stand out for their quality, character and craftsmanship. As our business continues to grow, we're looking for a hands-on Timber Frame Technician to join our workshop team and play a key role in bringing these incredible projects to life.

If you enjoy practical
work, love seeing a project come together, and take real pride in doing a job properly, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you come from a carpentry, joinery, manufacturing, construction, or assembly background, this is an opportunity to develop your skills while working on unique, high-quality projects that you'll see transform into stunning finished buildings. If you're practical, hands-on, and enjoy creating things to a high standard, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

Every day is about creating something tangible and lasting. Working as part of our skilled production team, you'll:

• Build timber frame panels that form the structure of our bespoke homes and buildings


• Read and work from technical drawings and specifications


• Measure, cut and prepare timber components accurately


• Assemble panels using hand tools and power tools


• Work alongside experienced craftspeople who are passionate about quality


• Help maintain a safe, organised and efficient workshop environment


• Take pride in producing work that reflects the high standards we're known for

Who We're Looking For

You don't have to be an expert timber framer already. What matters most is that you're practical, motivated and keen to learn.

You may have experience in:

• Carpentry


• Joinery


• Timber framing


• Construction


• Manufacturing


• Fabrication


• Workshop or assembly environments

You’ll also bring:

• A great work ethic and positive attitude


• Strong attention to detail


• Confidence using tools and equipment


• The ability to work well within a team


• Pride in producing high-quality work


• A willingness to learn new skills and develop your career

Why Join Oakwrights

When you join us, you're not just taking another production job. You'll become part of a skilled and supportive team creating beautiful buildings that stand the test of time. Every project is different, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills and take genuine pride in what you build. This is a role where your contribution is visible, valued and appreciated.

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