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Site Joiner
Job Description
A Site Joiner will generally specialise in 1st, 2nd and final fix work. Projects could include commercial, industrial, refurbishments and fit-outs.
The main duties of a Site Joiner are as follows:
- Fitting wooden structures such as doors, window frames, staircases, partition walls, roof timbers, floor and roof joints (1st fix).
- Installing doors, cupboards, skirting boards, door surrounds, shelving and ironmongery (2nd fix).
- Snagging work (final fix).
Hours
The average working week for a Site Joiner is between 39 and 45 hours.
Typical Hourly Rate
The average hourly pay rate for a Site Joiner is between £20-£26 per hour.
Required Qualifications
To work as a Site Joiner you will need to be either fully qualified or time served. Qualifications include:
- NVQs in Carpentry and Joinery
- Apprentice trained
- Time served
- City and Guilds qualified
References must be provided.
You will also be required to hold a valid CSCS card. Skilled cards are required on most sites, however you may be permitted on site at the Contractor’s discretion with a General Operatives green card.
Required Tools
The fundamental joinery tools that will be required are:
- 16 to 20 oz hammer
- Pin gun
- An assortment of sharp wood chisels,
- Screwdriver set (Phillips and slot),
- Hand smoothing planer,
- Small block planer,
- Wrecking bar,
- Hacksaw, Pliers,
- Nail punch,
- Coping saw and blades,
- A couple of levels (short and long),
- 5-meter tape measure,
- Adjustable spanner up to 15mm,
- A hard point cross-cut saw,
- Sliding square, Sliding bevel,
- String line,
- Utility knife,
- Full set of HSS drill bits (3mm to 10mm) & Cordless drill/driver.
You may also require more specialist tools depending on the project.
FAQs
Do I need a CSCS Card?
Yes. To work as a Site Joiner, you must hold a valid CSCS card.
Can I specialise in more than one joinery sector?
Yes. A lot of the time a Joiner can work in more than one environment. You must have experience in the sector in which you want to work.
Do I have to provide my own tools?
Yes. As a self-employed Joiner, you are required to provide all your own tools. Materials will be provided by the hirer.
Do I need experience?
Yes. You must be competent and have a high quality of work to be engaged as a Joiner. You must be able to work equally well alone without guidance, or as part of a team. You will also be asked to supply at least three recent construction/joinery-related work references.
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