Carpenter

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.