Randstad Construction & Property
Job Title: Carpenter (Rockclad Cladding Specialist)
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Start Date: Wednesday, 15th July 2026
Duration: 6 weeks (Temporary Contract)
Rate: Competitive hourly/daily rate (Dependent on experience)
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced, precise, and reliable Carpenter for a 6-week contract on a commercial development in Stoke-on-Trent.
The primary focus of this role is the installation of the Rockclad Cladding System (high-durability exterior compressed rockwool panels). You will be responsible for ensuring the sub-frames, fixing systems, and cladding panels are installed to absolute specification, maintaining perfect lines and weather-tight seals.
Key Responsibilities:
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Setting out and installing timber or aluminum support frameworks/sub-structures.
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Accurately cutting, shaping, and installing Rockclad cladding panels.
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Working to architectural drawings and manufacturer installation guidelines.
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Ensuring all joint details, flashings, and fixings meet strict quality control and weatherproofing standards.
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Maintaining a clean, safe working environment at height.
Requirements:
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Experience: Proven track record in high-end carpentry, specifically with exterior rainscreen cladding systems (Rockclad/Rockpanel experience is highly advantageous).
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Qualifications: Valid CSCS Card (Blue Skilled or Gold Supervisor card preferred).
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Tools: Must have your own full kit of professional carpentry tools (including high-quality cutting/circular saws capable of clean cuts on dense cladding materials).
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PPE: Full 5-point PPE required.
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Reliability: Strong work ethic, eye for detail, and the ability to hit the ground running to meet a strict 6-week project timeline.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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