Carpenter Working Foreman - County Wicklow

Recruit Engineers; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

€30 per hour

Immediate start

Ongoing projects in Wicklow

Through to Christmas

Potential for permanent role

Job summary

FT Workforce is seeking an experienced Carpenter Working Foreman for ongoing projects in County Wicklow, including Arklow and Wicklow Town. The role is full-time with immediate start, overseeing refurbishment and carpentry on two live sites.

The successful candidate will lead on-site trades, perform carpentry duties, manage schedules, and ensure safety and quality across both projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading carpentry teams on refurbishment projects.
• Strong ability to supervise trades and maintain schedules.
• Hands-on approach with reading and executing drawings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day on-site works and coordinate trades.
• Carry out first and second-fix carpentry and install doors.
• Ensure safety, quality and on-time project delivery.

Skills

Carpentry leadership

Hands-on supervision

Team leadership

Building refurbishment

Reading drawings

Health and safety

Driving licence

Education

Trade qualifications

Tools

Safe Pass

Construction qualifications

Full driving licence

Job description

Carpenter Working Foreman - County Wicklow

Location: Arklow & Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow
Pay: €30 per hour
Job Type: Full-time / Ongoing
Start: Immediate

Carpenter Working Foreman - Immediate Start

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 schedule
• Maintaining 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 attitudeSafe Pass and relevant construction qualifications
• Full driving licence is an advantage

What We Offer

• €30 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