Carpenter

Overview

Carpenter for construction, maintenance and restoration of timber structures at Windsor estate.

Key Responsibilities

• timber sourcing
• machinery operation
• mobile it
• custom repair
• general joinery
• fitments installation

Tasks

-Source appropriate timber based on size, strength, and budget. -Operate workshop machinery and produce bespoke joinery items. -Use mobile IT technology to manage work tasks in real time. -Repair or remake custom joinery including benches, traditional estate gates, and fencing. -Promote and adhere to health and safety regulations and legislation. -Liaise effectively with tenants, suppliers, and other tradespeople. -Carry out general joinery and carpentry works across domestic, commercial, retail, and farm properties. -Perform external joinery repairs, including working at heights. -Assess and review additional carpentry or joinery refurbishment needs. -Participate in the on-call rota for out-of-hours maintenance. -Install and repair fixtures and fittings (e.g., door handles, locks, hinges, kitchen units, worktops). -Respond to emergency maintenance priorities.

Requirements

• nvq level2
• uk licence
• milling machinery
• height work
• customer focus
• teamwork

What You Bring

-City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry. -Discretion and confidentiality in handling estate matters. -Full, clean UK driving licence. -Ability to work independently and take initiative. -Ability to work at height in compliance with safety standards. -Proven ability to deliver customer-focused services. -Completion of an apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in carpentry. -Proficient in using milling machinery (e.g., cross-saw, planer, router). -Work flexibly as part of a team and independently. -Solid understanding of other building trades. -Strong interpersonal and communication skills. -Experience working collaboratively within a team.

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About The Crown Estate

-Born from an Act of Parliament in 1760, it has evolved into a modern steward of land, property, and seabed across the UK. -Its portfolio spans rural acres of farmland, forests, and minerals; iconic urban hubs like Regent Street and St James’s; and marine seabed rights. -It develops and regenerates places—mixing science parks, housing, and leisure destinations—bringing new life to towns and cities. -It is a power player in offshore wind and marine energy, managing seabed leasing and supporting floating windfarms. -Its urban precincts—West End, regional retail, workplaces, and residences—combine heritage with modern development. -Unique among landowners, it manages Windsor Great Park and the Windsor Estate, blending conservation with commercial use. -A distinctive model: it operates commercially and returns all profit to the Treasury while working in the national interest.

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