Salary guide
Joiner
- Average salary
- £20,000 – £40,000
- Working hours
- 39 hours/week
ConstructionCarpentry
- Joinery is a traditional UK craft with modern demand
Other names this job is known by
- Carpenter
- Woodworker
Key responsibilities
- Manufacture and fit wooden components
- Read and interpret technical drawings
- Use hand and power tools
- Install doors, windows, and staircases
- Repair and restore woodwork
- Maintain tools and equipment
- Ensure compliance with safety standards
- Work on site or in workshops
Skills and qualifications required
- Apprenticeship in joinery or carpentry
- NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or 3
- CSCS card
- Carpentry and joinery skills
- Physical fitness
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Joiner
- Workshop Manager
- Site Supervisor
- Business Owner
How to get the job
- Complete an apprenticeship in joinery or carpentry
- Gain experience in workshops or on site
- Progress to senior or specialist roles
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