Hire Carpenters in London
London is the UK's most active construction market — with major commercial, residential, infrastructure, and fit-out programmes running simultaneously across all 32 boroughs. Demand for all trades and disciplines is consistently very high.
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
20+ cities
Nationwide coverage across the UK
No hidden fees
Pay-as-you-go, weekly payroll handled
Why It's Hard to Find Carpenters in London
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.
London day rates are typically 15–25% above the national average across all trades.
Project types we recruit for in London
- Commercial office fit-out
- Residential and housebuilding
- Infrastructure and transport
- Hotel and hospitality
- Industrial and logistics
- Refurbishment and strip-out
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 London and nearby areas
Phoenix Gray covers London and the surrounding Greater London — including the areas below. Not sure if we cover your location? Call us on 01708 693100.
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