About the Role
Are you an experienced and motivated Skilled Carpenter who takes pride in delivering high-quality craftsmanship and flawless finishes
Join our growing team in Chichester, where you will play a key role in the manufacture, refurbishment, and installation of our premium modular and portable buildings. In this role, you will bring our structures to life by being responsible for precise first and second fix carpentry, including installing doors, frames, skirting, architraves, timber cladding, and fully fitted kitchens. You will work both within our modern manufacturing facility and travel to customer sites across the UK, ensuring every internal and external finish meets the highest standards.
If you enjoy precision work and want to see the direct impact of your skills on innovative construction projects every day, this is the perfect move for you.
Key Responsibilities
- First & second fix carpentry: carrying out high-quality first and second fix carpentry on new and refurbished modular buildings, including constructing, altering, and repairing timber structures as required.
- Installation & fitting: fitting internal and external doors, frames, linings, ironmongery, skirting boards, architraves, timber trims, kitchens, worktops, fitted furniture, as well as timber cladding, internal wall panelling and decorative timber finishes.
- Technical application: reading and interpreting technical construction drawings, details, and specifications to ensure precise execution of all carpentry work.
- Quality control & finishing: conducting snagging, minor repairs, remedial works, and final finishing touches to consistently achieve our high cosmetic and quality standards.
- Equipment operation & care: safely operating woodworking machinery, power tools, and hand tools, while performing basic maintenance to keep equipment and tools in prime condition.
- Teamwork & site support: working closely with supervisors and other trades to meet production schedules; assisting with modular building installations and refurbishments on customer sites across the UK, and supporting wider business needs where required.
- Safety, environment & housekeeping: maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workstation both in the facility and on construction sites; participating in toolbox talks and safety briefings; and strictly complying with company Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems, including prompt hazard reporting.
Essential Requirements
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent)
- Valid CSCS Card (or equivalent construction competency card)
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a qualified carpenter
- Proven experience in first and second fix carpentry
- Experience fitting internal and external doors, skirting boards, architraves and timber finishes
- Experience installing kitchens and fitted furniture
- Experience fitting timber cladding and internal wall panelling
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and construction specifications
- Competent in the safe use of woodworking machinery, power tools and hand tools
- Willingness to travel and work on customer sites throughout the UK, including occasional overnight stays
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Experience within modular construction or off-site manufacturing
- Experience in refurbishment and fit-out projects
- IPAF and/or PASMA certification
- Asbestos Awareness Certificate
- First Aid at Work qualification
- Manual Handling training
You are
- A quality-driven professional with excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship. You take true pride in your craft and naturally look for ways to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain exceptional standards across every modular project.
- A reliable, independent worker and a true team player who communicates clearly, handles tasks professionally, and brings a positive, collaborative attitude to the wider production team.
- Safety-conscious and highly adaptable, showing the flexibility needed to handle changing business requirements, work effectively under pressure, and support your colleagues both in the facility and out on customer sites.
Why join the JCPSA team?
- Good pay: competitive salary (dependent on experience) plus overtime opportunities (Monday-Saturday)
- Gear provided: full corporate workwear, top-quality tools, and high-end PPE
- Our yard setup: a free parking on-site; a dynamic yard with specialized, well-lit modular workstations. You’ll be moving between indoor fabrication and the outdoor yard, working with a supportive, down-to-earth management team.
- Time for yourself: 21 days annual leave plus all Bank Holidays
- Stability you can count on: Company Pension Scheme and a secure, long-term role within a steadily growing business
- Family & wellbeing: enhanced maternity/paternity benefits (subject to qualifying period) to look after you and your family; access to the sauna on the yard.
- Skills development: ongoing training and professional development to keep your qualifications sharp
- Work opportunities: building a wide range of innovative, high-quality modular building projects
Health & Safety
We treat Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Management Systems seriously, having ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45000 certification. We are looking for professional team members who naturally respect workshop and construction sites rules, follow procedures, commit to continuous improvement, and look out for their colleagues.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,500.00-£42,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Carpentry: 2 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- full UK Driving Licence (required)
- NVQ L.2 or 3 in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent) (preferred)
- CSCS Card (or equivalent) (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
