Hire Carpenters in Cambridge
Cambridge has one of the UK's most distinctive construction markets — driven by globally significant biomedical and technology campus growth, university expansion, and strong residential demand across Cambridgeshire.
Typical pay range: £17–£25 per hour · Card required: CSCS Blue Card (NVQ Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery minimum)
24–48hrs
Typical first worker on site
CSCS verified
Every operative checked before placement
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Nationwide coverage across the UK
No hidden fees
Pay-as-you-go, weekly payroll handled
Why It's Hard to Find Carpenters in Cambridge
Carpenters are needed at multiple programme stages — first fix, second fix, and fit-out — creating overlapping demand. Skilled and reliable carpenters are quickly committed on active programmes.
Cambridge rates are competitive with other premium South East markets — science campus and university builds attract quality operators and solid rates.
Project types we recruit for in Cambridge
- Science and biomedical campuses
- University construction
- Residential developments
- Logistics and industrial
- Healthcare
How Phoenix Gray Supplies Carpenters
Phoenix Gray can supply carpenters for first fix, second fix, and fit-out — specifying the programme stage when briefing us helps us match to workers with the right experience profile.
What's included in every placement:
- Right-to-work verification before placement
- CSCS Blue Card (NVQ Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery minimum) check confirmed
- Reference checking as standard
- Full payroll and timesheet management
- Dedicated account consultant throughout
- Fast response to changes and replacements
Carpenters should hold a CSCS Blue Card confirming NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry & Joinery or equivalent.
We supply Carpenters across Cambridge and nearby areas
Phoenix Gray covers Cambridge and the surrounding Cambridgeshire — including the areas below. Not sure if we cover your location? Call us on 01708 693100.
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