Location: Newport, South Wales
Contract: Sub Contract
Pay rate:£20.62ph (43k)
Working Hours: 8am-4pm
Working Days: Monday to Friday
About the role
We 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 responsibilities
* Structural 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 experience
* Proven 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 compliance
* NVQ/SVQ Level 2–3 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
Salary description
£21.00 - £21.00 per year