Carpenter

Pay: £24.14 per hour Job description: Role: Carpenter Rate: £24.14 (PAYE Only) Location: Ipswich IP164EW Overtime rate after 39 hours Hours: 7:00am-18:00 12 days on 2 days off every other weekend off Duration: Fortel…

Contract type Contract
Posted 23 October 2026

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Pay: £24.14 per hour

Job description:

Role: Carpenter

Rate: £24.14 (PAYE Only)

Location: Ipswich IP164EW

Overtime rate after 39 hours

Hours: 7:00am-18:00 12 days on 2 days off every other weekend off

Duration: Fortel are sourcing experienced carpenters!. Fortel is the largest Midlands based supplier of agency labour to the UK construction industry, providing contractors with pre-briefed, compliant teams formed of trusted and skilled workers for construction and key infrastructure projects.

Requirements:

CSCS Blue or Gold Card
Have a minimum of 4-5 years
Manual Handling
Plant and Vehicle Marshall
Experience in shuttering/formwork carpentry on large construction or civils projects
Right to work in the UK
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Formwork/Carpentry is desirableMain duties:

Using hand and power tools safely
Following strict site safety procedures
Making measurements and preparing the site for woodwork
Designing and installing fitted wooden shelves, cabinets and drywall
Installing fixtures and fittings such as handles, locks and hinges
Select and also evaluate materials for potential defects
Reading and interpreting designs to meet specifications set by ArchitectsWhy work with us?

30 days annual leave
Pension
Individual training and mentoring opportunities
Successful applicants will need to attend BBV HS2 induction prior to starting
For the right applicant this is a long-term opportunity
Be part of one of the UK's largest, and most exciting construction projects!Fortel is an equal opportunity employer. We put people first and believe that by doing so, we are able to provide the highest quality service, while helping our workforce develop and strengthen skills to create sustainable careers.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

Ipswich IP1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Concrete Shuttering & Finishing Occupations: 1 year (preferred)
Carpentry: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

CSCS blue (required)

Work Location: In person

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