Carpentry & Joinery

Cut, shape, fit and install timber and timber-based materials — from roofs, floors, staircases and stud walls on site (site carpentry) to doors, windows and fitted furniture in a workshop (bench joinery). Carpenters work on new builds, renovations and restoration, reading drawings and working to fine tolerances. Typical pay ranges from around £24,000 while training to £40,000+ for skilled or self-employed joiners. Prospects are steady, with consistent demand across housebuilding, renovation and fit-out and strong self-employment potential.