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Carpenter / Joiner CV example (UK)
A carpenter and joiner CV that separates first and second fix, bench joinery and site work, with your CSCS card stated clearly.
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Example CV profile
Carpenter and joiner with site experience on new-build housing and refurbishment projects. Confident with first and second fix, roofing and hanging doors, and holds a CSCS [colour] card.
Key skills to include (if true for you)
- First & second fix carpentry
- Roof cutting & trusses
- Door hanging & ironmongery
- Kitchen fitting
- Stud partitions
- Reading drawings
- CSCS card
- Power tool safety
Example experience bullet points
- Completed first fix on new-build plots, including floor joists, stud walls and roof trusses, working to the site programme.
- Carried out second fix: doors, skirting, architrave and staircases to a finish ready for decorators.
- Fitted kitchens and fitted furniture in occupied homes, protecting floors and keeping areas clean.
- Read and worked from architect and engineer drawings, raising queries with the site manager early.
Illustrative only. Replace with your own real roles, dates and results — never copy experience you don't have.
Education & training
- NVQ Level 2/3 Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery – college, year
- CSCS card – type and expiry
- Working at height / PASMA (if held)
Keywords UK recruiters screen for
first fix · second fix · CSCS · carpentry · joinery · roofing · kitchen fitting · drawings
Tips for a carpenter / joiner CV
- Say whether you're a site carpenter, bench joiner or both — the jobs are different.
- List the project types (new-build, refurbishment, commercial) rather than every site.
- Keep it to one or two pages; photos of work belong in a separate portfolio link.
Rates vary between employed, agency and day-rate work, and by region. Salary checker (ONS data).
FAQs
Should I list every site I've worked on?
No. Group short contracts under one agency or employer heading and describe the type of work. Recent and relevant projects matter most.
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