Site Carpenter

Are you a skilled carpenter who takes real pride in craftsmanship Do you enjoy creating work that people admire for generations
At Oakwrights, we're not building standard houses. We're creating stunning bespoke oak-framed homes, extensions and garden buildings that become the centrepiece of our customers' lives. Every project is unique, every frame is handcrafted, and every detail matters.
This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's leading oak frame specialists and play a key role in bringing our clients' dream homes to life.
Working on projects across the country, you'll combine traditional carpentry skills with modern glazing systems to deliver exceptional finishes on some of the most beautiful timber structures being built today.
What You'll Be Doing
As one of our Site Carpenter's, you'll work alongside our experienced site teams to install and finish the glazing interfaces on our face-glazed oak frames.
Your work will include:
Measuring, setting out and installing bespoke oak capping boards, trims and cover strips
Cutting, shaping and scribing timber components to fit perfectly against unique oak frames
Preparing frames for glazing and ensuring they are installed to exacting standards
Fitting weatherproofing, drainage and sealing systems
Working with glazed units and specialist timber frame details
Solving technical site challenges while maintaining exceptional quality
Ensuring every project is finished to a showroom-standard appearance
Supporting colleagues and sharing your skills across the team, At Oakwrights, craftsmanship is at the heart of everything we do.
You'll work on inspiring projects that are designed to last for generations, alongside a team that shares a genuine passion for quality timber construction.
What You'll Enjoy
Working on unique, bespoke projects across the UK
Creating beautiful oak-framed homes and buildings
A varied role combining carpentry, joinery and glazing
Opportunities to develop specialist skills in oak frame construction
Being part of a respected and highly skilled team
Seeing your craftsmanship become part of someone's dream home

No two projects are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving and genuine craftsmanship.
What We're Looking For
You'll be someone who genuinely cares about doing things properly and takes satisfaction from producing outstanding work.
Essential
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Site Carpentry, Bench Joinery or equivalent experience
Strong finish carpentry or joinery background
Excellent hand-tool skills and attention to detail
Ability to read drawings and set out accurately
Comfortable working at height
Full UK driving licence
CSCS Card (or willingness to obtain one)

Desirable
Oak framing experience
Timber frame construction experience
Structural glazing or curtain walling experience
IPAF certification
Understanding of timber movement
CAD or sketch-detailing skills, You're reliable, professional and take pride in your work.
You notice the details others miss. You enjoy solving problems on-site, working as part of a close-knit team and delivering craftsmanship that exceeds expectations.
Most importantly, you want your work to matter.