Carpenters and joiners
£27,636
Average salary
45 hours
Average weekly hours
2.07%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Carpenters and joiners
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5315
Carpenters and joiners construct, erect, install and repair wooden structures and fittings used in internal and external frameworks and cut, shape, fit and assemble wood to make templates, jigs, scale models and scenic equipment for theatres.
Common tasks include:
- examines drawings and specifications to determine job requirements;
- selects and measures appropriate wood and cuts, shapes and drills to specification using saws, planes, chisels and other power or hand tools;
- 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;
- checks accuracy of work with square, rule and spirit level;
- maintains and repairs woodwork and fittings.
Qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements, though GCSEs/S grades are advantageous. Entry is typically through an apprenticeship or traineeship approved by ConstructionSkills leading to an NVQ/SVQ in General Construction at Level 3.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
Employment status: Carpenters and joiners
Regional employment: Carpenters and joiners
Future employment: Carpenters and joiners
Top 12 industries: Carpenters and joiners
Alternative & related job titles: Carpenters and joiners
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Equality focus: Carpenters and joiners
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£25,550
Female average annual salary
£27,636
Male average annual salary
30
Female average weekly hours
45
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Carpenters and joiners
Workforce gender: Carpenters and joiners
Breakdown by region
£33,371
London - highest annual average salary
£24,507
North West (England) - lowest annual average salary
48
North West (England) - Highest average weekly hours
40
Wales - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Carpenters and joiners
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Carpenters and joiners
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£15,643)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age