Carpenters and joiners

Carpenters and joiners cut, shape, assemble, erect, maintain and repair various types of structures and fittings made from wood and other materials.

Job Responsibilities

• Making, altering and repairing structural and other woodwork at a workbench and on a construction site
• Constructing, erecting and installing heavy-framed wooden structures on building sites
• Fitting, assembling and altering internal and external fixtures of buildings, such as walls, doors, door and window frames, facings and panelling
• Making, repairing and fitting scenic equipment for theatrical performances and motion picture or television productions
• Constructing, assembling, altering and repairing wooden fixtures and fittings in train coaches, aircraft, ships, boats, floats, and other vehicles