Job Description
Carpenter (Residential & Light Commercial)Location: Newport, South WalesContract: Sub ContractPay rate:£43k CircaWorking Hours: 8am-4pmWorking Days: Monday to FridayAbout the roleWe are looking for a skilled carpenter to deliver high-quality work across residential projects and light commercial fit-outs. You will handle a mix of first-fix, second-fix, and bespoke joinery installs, with occasional shopfitting and exterior works. The ideal candidate is precise, reliable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working independently or as part of a small team.Key responsibilitiesStructural and framing (first fix): Stud walls, joists, floors, door/window openings, and basic roof structures.Roofing elements: Trussed and cut roofs, dormers, fascias and soffits.Second fix and finishing: Hanging doors, skirting/architraves, window boards, stair balustrades, ironmongery.Finish/trim carpentry: High-precision detailing, panelling, feature trims, neat mitres.Cabinetry and joinery installation: Fitting kitchens, bespoke built-ins, shelving, vanity units, and shop-made joinery.Kitchen fitting: Carcasses, worktops, plinths, cornices, appliance housings; coordinate with other trades as needed.Exterior works: Timber/composite decking, pergolas, timber cladding, soffits/fascias.Flooring: Install engineered/solid timber floors, thresholds, and acoustic underlays.Doors and compliance: Install standard and fire-rated door sets, seals, and hardware to spec.Repairs and maintenance: Subfloor repairs, rotten timber replacement, door/frame adjustments, minor structural remedials.Light commercial fit-out: Timber/metal stud partitions, MF/suspended ceilings, counters and displays, basic fire-stopping coordination.Site standards: Read drawings, set out accurately, maintain tidy sites, and complete quality checks and documentation.Essential skills and experienceProven experience in residential carpentry; exposure to light commercial/shopfit is a plus.Competent across first fix and second fix; confident with finishing to a high standard.Able to install kitchens and built-in cabinetry square, level, and plumb.Strong knowledge of fixings, adhesives, and appropriate timber/composite materials.Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and door set schedules.Safe, proficient use of power and hand tools; own well-maintained tool kit required.Good communication, time management, and attention to detail.Full UK driving licence and reliable own transport to move between sites and collect materials.Qualifications and complianceNVQ/SVQ Level 23 in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent).CSCS card for commercial sites (preferred).Understanding of relevant Building Regulations and basic fire-stopping principles.Asbestos awareness, manual handling, and first aid (desirable).CIS registration required for subcontract engagements.Heritage/conservation experience (e.g., sash window repairs, traditional profiles).Formwork/shuttering for small concrete works.Experience with composite cladding systems and rainscreens.Work Location: In personTPBN1_UKTJ