Joiner Jobs

Joiner jobs offer hands-on, practical work where no two days are the same. Whether you’re crafting bespoke furniture, fitting doors and staircases, or building key structures on-site, carpentry is a skilled trade that’s always in demand across the UK.

A Joiner works with wood to construct, install, and repair everything from doors and window frames to staircases, floorboards, roof trusses, and interior fittings. It’s a career that combines craftsmanship, technical skill, and attention to detail, with opportunities to specialise in different areas of the trade.

What Does a Joiner Do?

Carpenters work in a wide range of environments, from construction sites to workshops, producing high-quality work for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Depending on your specialism, you might be: Bench Joiner / Workshop Carpenter, Site Carpenter / Joiner, Shopfitter, Formwork Carpenter. Typical day-to-day duties include:

• Measuring, cutting, shaping, and assembling wood using power and hand tools

• Installing fixtures, fittings, and wooden structures

• Following detailed plans, drawings, and blueprints

• Repairing or refurbishing wooden frameworks and fittings

• Ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards

• Collaborating with other tradespeople on-site to meet project deadlines

Carpenters are essential to every stage of a construction project, from initial build through to finishing touches. A typical Carpenter job involves around 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, although overtime, weekend work, and travel to different sites are common.

How to Become a Joiner

To secure a Carpenter job, you’ll need strong practical skills, a good eye for detail, and a solid understanding of construction principles.

Education and Training

There are several routes into the profession: completing a Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship with a construction company, earning an NVQ or Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery (Levels 2–3) through a college or training provider, starting as a labourer or trainee carpenter to gain on-site experience.

Skills and Qualities

Employers typically look for carpenters with:

• Strong practical ability and manual dexterity

• Ability to read technical drawings and follow instructions

• Physical fitness and stamina for manual work

• Attention to detail and precision in measurements

• Problem-solving and teamwork skills

• A good understanding of health and safety on-site

With experience, carpenters can progress into supervisory, foreman, or construction management roles, or even start their own business.

A career in carpentry offers excellent job stability, competitive pay, and the satisfaction of seeing your work come to life. Skilled carpenters are always in demand across the UK, with opportunities in both domestic and commercial sectors, and even overseas.

Whether you prefer workshop-based joinery or hands-on site work, carpentry offers flexibility, independence, and room to grow your skills.

Browse our latest Joiner jobs and take the next step in your construction career today.