Carpenters for hire in Colchester

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    candidates

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  • Most popular skills

    Carpentry11%
    Communication Skills6%
    Construction Experience6%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training52%
    High school diploma or GED39%
    Bachelor's degree10%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year13%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years17%
  • Current company

    Self employed
    (Self-Employed)
    Argent fm
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year12%
    1-2 years12%
    2-5 years19%

Browse Indeed's database of 115 profiles for Carpenters in Colchester

Last updated: 6 Sept 2026

Carpenter: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Colchester: £44,654 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £34,450£57,882 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Carpenter

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSFirst AidCarpentryFirst Aid CertificationNVQWoodworking+1 more

    Skills

    Construction ExperienceJoineryCarpentryMinor RepairsMaintenanceRepair, Maintenance and Installation Experience
  • Plumber

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCSCS Skilled WorkerCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDrivingDriving Licence+2 more

    Skills

    PlumbingDrivingManagementTeam ManagementWater SystemsCommunication Skills
  • Self Employed Carpenter

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceCategory a LicenceHGV LicenceDriving LicenceRigid Lorry

    Skills

    Driving LicenceCategory a LicenceHGV LicenceBilingualMultilingualEnglish
  • Joiner/Formwork

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftCar up to 3.5 TonnesDumper OperationDrivingConcrete Formwork InstallationMobile Elevating Work Platforms+10 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsWriting SkillsSchematics
  • Carpenter/Joiner

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCSCS Skilled WorkerCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceConstruction Experience+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementJoineryDrivingMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheets
  • Telehandler Operator

    Essex

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceTelehandlers360° Excavator Operation

    Skills

    CarpentryTelehandlersConstruction ExperienceHand ToolsPower ToolsForklift

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What's the average time to fill a carpenter role?

The average time to fill a carpenter role is 80 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do carpenters tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a carpenter include: carpentry, communication skills and construction experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for a carpenter?

Common licenses or certifications for carpenters include: CSCS, Driving Licence and Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.

What are some job titles related to carpenters?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to carpenters include: carpenter/multi trader, self-employed carpenter & shop fitter and owner.

What level of education is common for a carpenter?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a carpenter in Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a carpenter?

Most carpenters have 15 years of professional experience.

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