Shuttering Carpenters
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71 days left
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Date posted
September 25, 2026
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Closing date
December 24, 2026
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Location
Hethersett
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Salary
£38,000 - £52,000 /year
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Career level
Experienced Tradesperson
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Qualification
Relevant NVQ Level 2/3 trade certificate, CISRS, CSCS or CPCS card
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Experience
2 – 5 Years
Description
Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious Shuttering Carpenters to join their project team in Hethersett, delivering critical civil and building infrastructure. As an integral team member, you will contribute directly to world-class engineering execution, ensuring exceptional delivery standards, operational safety, and continuous improvement across the site.
This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment with high-profile engineering assets, structured professional development, and the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary industry experts across the UK construction sector.
Position Overview & Key Facts
- Employer: Laing O’Rourke
- Vacancy Requisition ID: 8072
- Project / Base Location: Norwich Road, Hethersett, , NR9 3AU, United Kingdom
- Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
- Target Experience: 2 – 5 Years
- Compensation Benchmark: £38,000 – £52,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
- Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Fabricate, erect, and strip specialized timber and system formwork (e.g. Peri, Doka) for reinforced concrete structures.
- Install architectural joinery, door sets, hoarding, temporary staircases, and timber roof/decking structures.
- Interpret architectural blueprints and formwork layouts to achieve millimetre-accurate tolerances.
- Apply release agents, install stop-ends, grout seals, and prepare surfaces for clean architectural concrete finishes.
- Safely handle woodworking machinery, circular saws, and pneumatic tools on active site floors.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Valid CSCS Card for Carpentry / Formwork (NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds Advanced Craft).
- Substantial experience in shuttering carpentry or high-end site joinery on major construction schemes.
- Proficient in reading setting-out dimensions and timber detail drawings.
- Valid PASMA or Working at Height credentials advantageous.
- Commitment to precision workmanship and strict compliance with site safety standards.
What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)
- Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
- Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
- Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
- Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
Apply Directly for this Opportunity
This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.