Details:
- Salary: £220 - 250 - Day
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: London
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Job Title: Shuttering Carpenter (Formwork)
Location: Central London (Zone 1)
Salary/Rate: £22.00 - £25.00 per hour (Negotiable depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
The Role
We are seeking experienced Shuttering Carpenters to join a major commercial development in Central London. You will be working alongside a leading Tier 1 contractor, responsible for constructing high-spec concrete formwork systems to strict engineering specifications.
Key Responsibilities
Constructing, erecting, and dismantling traditional timber and systemised formwork (PERI, Doka, MEVA).
Setting up concrete shutters for columns, cores, retaining walls, slab decks, and staircases.
Working directly from structural drawings and technical blueprints.
Ensuring all installations are plumb, level, line-perfect, and fully secured prior to concrete pours.
Working closely with the steel fixing and site engineering teams to maintain project timelines.
Requirements
CSCS Card: Blue (NVQ Level 2 in Formwork) or Gold (Advanced/Supervisor).
Experience: Minimum 3+ years of proven shuttering carpentry experience on commercial or high-rise projects.
Tools: Full personal tool kit suited for shuttering/formwork, including cordless power tools.
PPE: Full standard PPE (Hard hat, high-vis, steel-toe boots, gloves, eye protection).
Work Ethic: Strong commitment to site safety standards, punctuality, and high quality workmanship.
Benefits
Competitive hourly rate with weekly pay (CIS, Umbrella, or PAYE options available).
Long-term work with potential for transition onto future London sites.
To Apply
Send your CV or a brief overview of your recent formwork experience to or call/WhatsApp (phone number removed) to discuss the role directly with our construction team.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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