Average Bench Carpenter salary in the UK

Carpenters Required! We are currently recruiting for experienced Carpenters to join our team on some exciting new projects at London Heathrow Airport and surrounding areas. Role Responsibilities:Carry out 1st and 2nd fix carpentry.Strip out and fit outs to new and existing buildings.Installation, repairs and replacement of doors, frames, skirtings etc.Reading and interpreting technical drawings.Ensuring work is completed to a high standard and within deadlines.Requirements:Proven experience as a CarpenterValid CSCS Blue card - NVQ Carpentry Qualification essential.  Full five year work history within the U.K.Own tools.Flexibility to work with other trades and help with other work when required.Strong attention to detail.What We Offer:Competitive hourly rate of upto £30 per hour.Mixture of days & nights. Overtime and weekend work available.Ongoing work opportunities.Weekly pay. If you're a reliable and skilled Carpenter looking for your next opportunity, apply now or contact us directly.

Our client is a busy, high-end joinery manufacturer producing bespoke kitchens, cabinetry, and interior joinery, alongside larger batch runs of cabinetry. Their work ranges from one-off detailed projects to repeatable production, all with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and consistency.They are looking for an experienced Bench Joiner to join their workshop team.You will be working across a mix of bespoke one-off pieces and larger batch production jobs, assembling cabinets and joinery items to a high standard, using both CNC-produced components and traditional methods.Key Responsibilities:Assembly of cabinets, carcasses, and bespoke joinery itemsWorking from technical drawings and cutting listsHandling both one-off bespoke work and batch production runsMachining and fitting of components (doors, frames, panels, etc.)Use of workshop machinery (saws, edge banders, sanders, spindle moulders etc.)Maintaining consistent quality across multiple unitsKeeping work areas clean and organisedIdentifying and resolving issues before they escalateRequirements:Proven experience as a cabinet maker, bench joiner, or similarAbility to read and interpret technical drawingsGood understanding of cabinet construction methodsHigh attention to detail and pride in your workAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced environmentReliable, punctual, and team-orientedINDADM

We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority, who are recruiting for a Carpenter on a rolling contract with a minimum of six months of work.  The position is due to start immediately, with the potential to go full time. The hourly rate of pay is negotiable up to £22.50 per hour on a CIS basis.You will receive a van after an initial trial period.The client is looking for someone with previous social housing or domestic maintenance experience, alongside strong all-round carpentry skills.Duties will include (but are not limited to): Carrying out kitchen installation and carpentry works within domestic propertiesCompleting associated basic plumbing and tiling worksUndertaking repairs, adjustments, and finishing works to a high standardWorking within occupied homes and liaising professionally with tenantsEnsuring all works are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with expected standardsExperience required:Experience required in Social HousingExperience carrying out kitchen fitting Experience carrying out associated trade works  Working hours:37 hours per week Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm (15:30 finish on Friday) Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.