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