Joiner – Precast Formwork

Job Title

Joiner – Precast Formwork

Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Workshop Carpenter / Joiner to manufacture and assemble timber formwork and moulds used in the production of precast concrete elements. The successful candidate will work within a fast-paced workshop environment producing high-quality formwork to precise technical specifications. This role requires strong carpentry and joinery skills the ability to read technical drawings and experience working with timber plywood and specialist formwork materials. Candidates must be comfortable using woodworking machinery and power tools while maintaining high standards of safety accuracy and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture timber moulds shutters and formwork systems for precast concrete components including wall panels stairs columns beams slabs and architectural and structural units.
• Build bespoke formwork to exact dimensions and tolerances; assemble timber plywood steel components and fixtures.
• Interpret engineering drawings production schedules and technical specifications; measure mark and cut materials accurately.
• Operate and carry out daily checks and basic maintenance on workshop machinery and hand tools including table saws panel saws mitre saws routers nail guns drills sanders and planers.
• Support production teams with mould preparation setup stripping cleaning and refurbishment after concrete pours; install cast-in items block-outs chamfers and fixing systems as required.
• Modify and repair existing moulds and formwork systems; ensure moulds are suitable for repetitive casting and meet production requirements.
• Maintain organised storage of tools and materials minimise material wastage and assist with stock control and material handling.
• Ensure quality control by checking dimensions squareness and finish quality before production use; identify and resolve manufacturing issues promptly.
• Follow and promote workshop and factory health and safety procedures wear appropriate PPE keep work areas clean and report unsafe conditions or damaged equipment immediately.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in carpentry joinery or timber formwork manufacturing in a workshop or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and engineering drawings with strong attention to dimensional accuracy.
• Experience using woodworking machinery and power tools safely and effectively.
• Strong understanding of timber construction and assembly methods and workplace health and safety.
• Desirable: experience within precast concrete manufacturing or manufacturing reusable concrete moulds/formwork; NVQ or City & Guilds in Carpentry & Joinery or equivalent; forklift licence or overhead crane experience; CSCS card or equivalent.

Skills

• Reliable punctual and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Practical problem-solving and the ability to work to production deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong pride in quality workmanship and attention to detail.

Additional Information

Sines portugal Min 57 hrs pw. Min 4 Months

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background gender age disability religion or ethnicity.

Required Skills:

Carpentry Joinery Timber formwork manufacturing Reading technical drawings Reading engineering drawings Woodworking machinery operation Power tools operation Timber construction Assembly methods Workplace health and safety Forklift operation Overhead crane operation Quality control Practical problem-solving Communication Teamwork Attention to detail Time management Production deadline adherence Safety procedures PPE usage Stock control Material handling