Shuttering Joiner

Job Title:

Shuttering Joiner / Formwork Carpenter

Location:

Edinburgh

Rate: £25.00 per hour (CIS / Self-Employed)

Start Date:

ASAP

Duration:
Long-term contract

About the Role

We are looking for experienced, reliable Shuttering Joiners to join a major commercial and civil engineering project in Edinburgh. If you are a skilled formwork carpenter who takes pride in structural accuracy and wants a steady, long-term run of work, we want to hear from you.

This is a fast-paced environment working on large-scale concrete structures, offering excellent hours and a competitive rate.

Key Responsibilities

Setting up and erecting various formwork systems (traditional timber, proprietary panel systems like Doka/Peri, etc.).

Constructing shuttering for foundations, retaining walls, columns, and concrete slabs to precise engineering drawings.

Ensuring all formwork is securely braced and ready to withstand heavy concrete pours.

Striking and dismantling shuttering safely post-pour, preparing materials for reuse.

Working closely with the groundworks crew, steel fixers, and site management to maintain tight project schedules.

Requirements

CSCS Card:
Blue Skilled Card in Formwork/Shuttering Joinery is preferred.

Experience:

Proven track record as a Shuttering Joiner on commercial, high-rise, or civil engineering sites.

Tools:
Full kit of standard joinery hand tools and battery tools, along with full PPE.

Reliability:
Strong work ethic, punctual, and able to work well as part of an experienced gang.

References:
Able to provide recent, checkable work references.

What's on Offer?

£25.00 per hour paid via CIS.

Immediate start for the right candidates.

Long-term continuity on a major regional project.

Good weekly hours with potential for overtime.

How to Apply

If you are ready to start immediately and want to secure a long-term position in Edinburgh, click Apply Now.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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