Carpenters jobs in Glasgow
Live carpenter vacancies in Glasgow aggregated from Reed, Indeed, LinkedIn, Totaljobs, Adzuna, CV-Library, Glassdoor, and Google Jobs. Salary band £26,000–£39,000. Top employers include Kier Group, Balfour Beatty, Wates.
Example listings
- Carpenter — Kier GroupKier Group · Glasgow · £29,000–£33,000Kier Group is recruiting carpenters in Glasgow. first fix, second fix, site carpentry.
- Carpenter — Balfour BeattyBalfour Beatty · Glasgow · £32,500–£36,500Balfour Beatty is recruiting carpenters in Glasgow. first fix, second fix, site carpentry.
- Carpenter — WatesWates · Glasgow · £28,000–£32,500Wates is recruiting carpenters in Glasgow. first fix, second fix, site carpentry.
- Carpenter — Galliford TryGalliford Try · Glasgow · £27,000–£31,500Galliford Try is recruiting carpenters in Glasgow. first fix, second fix, site carpentry.
- Carpenter — Berkeley GroupBerkeley Group · Glasgow · £33,000–£37,500Berkeley Group is recruiting carpenters in Glasgow. first fix, second fix, site carpentry.
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How to land a carpenter role in Glasgow
- Get the credentials employers screen for: NVQ Level 2/3 Site Carpentry, CSCS card, Asbestos awareness.
- Rewrite your CV around the keywords ATS systems scan for: first fix, second fix, site carpentry, kitchen fitting. Atlas does this per job in under a minute.
- Apply across at least four boards — single-board strategies miss most of the market.
- Send a one-paragraph follow-up two business days after applying. Response rates roughly double.
- Track every application; ghosting is normal but pattern-spotting helps you fix CV gaps fast.
Frequently asked
What does a carpenter earn in Glasgow?
Carpenters in Glasgow typically earn £26,000–£39,000 depending on experience, employer, and shift pattern. Senior or specialist roles can pay above this band.
What certifications do I need to work as a carpenter in Glasgow?
The most commonly requested credentials are: NVQ Level 2/3 Site Carpentry, CSCS card, Asbestos awareness, Working at heights, First aid. Employers vary — Atlas reads each job description and flags missing certifications against your CV automatically.
Which job boards have the most carpenter roles in Glasgow?
For carpenters in Glasgow, the strongest sources are Reed, Indeed, Totaljobs, CV-Library, and Adzuna. Atlas reads all eight major UK boards in parallel and de-duplicates the results, so you see each role once.
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