Carpenter Working Foreman - County Wicklow

Recruit Engineers; Arklow; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

FT Workforce are seeking an experienced Carpenter Working Foreman for ongoing projects in County Wicklow, including Arklow. The role combines supervision with hands-on carpentry, covering repairs, fittings and refurbishment.

You will oversee two live sites, manage labour and ensure work progresses to plan with safety and quality at the fore. Immediate start and long-term opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Carpenter Working Foreman; hands-on leader on site.
• Strong carpentry background with refurbishment knowledge.
• Experience supervising trades and labour on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day on-site works and coordinate trades.
• Carry out first and second-fix carpentry works and door installations.
• Ensure work quality and projects stay on schedule; maintain a safe site.

Skills

Team leadership

Carpentry

Site supervision

Tools

Doors installation

Fire doors

Partitioning

Job description

Carpenter Working Foreman - County Wicklow

Carpenter Working Foreman - Immediate Start

Location: Arklow & Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow
Pay: €35 per hour
Job Type: Full-time / Ongoing
Start: Immediate

FT Workforce is currently recruiting an experienced Carpenter Working Foreman for ongoing construction, refurbishment and repair projects in County Wicklow.

The successful candidate will work across two projects, one in Arklow and one in Wicklow Town.

The Projects

Arklow:
Working on the refurbishment and repair of a large, historic Georgian building. The works include general carpentry, building repairs, maintenance, repairs to existing gates and other associated construction works.

Wicklow Town:
Working on a project involving fire doors, partitioning, carpentry and general building works.

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Carpenter Working Foreman who can oversee works on site while also carrying out carpentry and general construction duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating day-to-day works on site
• Managing and coordinating trades and labour on site
• Carrying out first and second-fix carpentry works
• Installation, repair and adjustment of doors and fire doors
• Partitioning and associated carpentry works
• General building repairs and refurbishment
• Carpentry repairs to existing structures, gates and associated works
• Reading and working from drawings where required
• Ensuring work is completed to a high standard
• Ensuring projects remain on scheduleMaintaining a safe, clean and organised site
• Liaising with management, contractors and other trades
• Working hands‑on alongside the team when required

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Carpenter Working Foreman, Carpenter Foreman, Chargehand Carpenter or Senior Carpenter
• Strong carpentry background with good knowledge of general building and refurbishment works
• Experience supervising and coordinating trades and labour
• Ability to lead a team while remaining hands-on
• Experience with doors, fire doors, partitioning and general carpentry
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and building repairs
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Reliable and hardworking attitude
• Safe Pass and relevant construction qualifications
• Full driving licence is an advantage

What We Offer

• €35 per hour
• Immediate start
• Ongoing projects in County Wicklow
• Work available through to Christmas
• Strong potential for the role to develop into full-time, permanent employment
• Long-term opportunity with an established and growing company