Carpenter

Description:

Carpenter (Residential & Light Commercial)

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