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Carpenter or Joiner
Tasks
- Maintains and repairs woodwork and fittings.
- Checks accuracy of work with square, rule and spirit level.
- Aligns and fixes prepared wood pieces by screwing, nailing, gluing and dowelling to form frames, shop fronts, counter units, decking, theatrical sets, furniture, small wooden craft, scale models and wooden templates.
- Selects and measures appropriate wood and cuts, shapes and drills to specification using saws, planes, chisels and other power or hand tools.
- Examines drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.
Typical Education Level
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 15% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£28,008
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for carpenter or joiner is £28,008
3,031 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 3,031. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for carpenter or joiner roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £28,008 per year. That is about £2,334 per month or £14.36 per hour. New workers generally start on £18,010, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £39,600
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 3,031 people are employed in the region.