Shuttering Carpenter

Shuttering Carpenter – Rail Civils / New Station Build

We are currently recruiting experienced Shuttering Carpenters for a major new station build project within a live rail and civils environment. Works involve complex reinforced concrete structures and heavy civils packages.

Duties will include:

• Constructing and erecting formwork for:
  • Lift pits
  • Retaining walls
  • Reinforced concrete bases
  • LB beams
  • Pre-cast concrete units
  • Platform and structural civils works
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• Setting out and assembling shutters accurately to required tolerances
• Working alongside steel fixers and concrete teams during pours
• Striking formwork safely and carrying out remedial works where required
• Ensuring all works comply with quality and health & safety standards
• Working within rail possession and civils delivery environments

Requirements:

• Blue or Gold CSCS Card
• Proven experience on RC and heavy civils projects
• Experience with retaining walls, lift shafts/pits and structural concrete works
• Ability to read technical drawings
• PTS preferred (if working rail access areas)
• Good understanding of safe systems of work