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Working with Carpenter Oak
Carpenter Oak is a timber framing specialist with a wide range of expertise. You are invited to explore our full range of services, skills and expertise. We design, craft and raise timber frames, and have done for three decades.
From simple but unique timber frame design to detailed architectural specifications using cutting-edge timber engineering, we can help. The design potential of timber framed buildings is limitless, and there are a myriad options for adding style and sophistication.
Our specialist knowledge, experience and skills ensure your project is beautifully conceived and constructed. We have an established team of designers, carpenters, and project managers. Collaborating with the country’s best and brightest architects and engineers to combine innovation and passion with design and timber framing.
Benefits
Health and wellbeing
We prioritise your health with free eye tests, occupational health checks, and accident insurance. Our support includes mental health aid, alternative treatment contributions, and private prostate screenings for male co-owners 40+. Plus, stay protected with annual flu jabs.
Continued Development
We’re committed to your growth with structured career plans, dedicated training time, and exclusive NVQ Level 2 & 3 Post and Beam training for our carpentry team.
Work-Life Balance
We value work-life balance with generous paid leave, birthday leave, and sabbaticals for personal growth. Enjoy flexible working options, a dog-friendly office, and regular social events to connect with colleagues.
Financial Benefits and Reassurance
We ensure your hard work is rewarded and your future is secure by paying the Real Living Wage, offering profit shares, and providing a match-funded stakeholder pension scheme. As an employee-owned company, everyone has a stake in our success, and you can maximize your pension savings through salary exchange. Plus, earn a bonus with our referral program when you help us find great talent.
Family Friendly policies
We support you and your family during life’s milestones with enhanced maternity and paternity pay, extra leave for adoption, and paid bereavement leave to help you navigate difficult times and provide financial and emotional support when needed.
Perks of the Job
Enjoy unique benefits that support your craft and lifestyle, including an annual Carpentry Tool Allowance to maintain your toolkit and complimentary firewood to keep you warm at home. Save on a new bike through our Cycle to Work Scheme while reducing your carbon footprint, and enjoy free on-site parking for added convenience.
Current opportunities
Ready to join us and craft a career to be proud of? Check out our current opportunities above or get in touch to learn more about what it’s like to be part of Carpenter Oak.
