Job title: Formwork Carpenter
Job type: Temporary
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Construction
Functional Expertise: Construction
Skills: formwork
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Job published: 24-08-2026
Job ID: 64621
Contact name: Leigham Shaughnessy
Phone number: +35314568438
Contact email: leigham@sherlockrecruitment.com

Job Description

Formwork Carpenter – Tipperary

Long-Term Opportunity | Start Monday 31st August

Sherlock Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Formwork Carpenter to join a busy construction project in Tipperary.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone based in the Limerick or Midlands area, as the client is looking to keep the successful candidate working long-term. There is 12 months of work initially, with the potential for a couple of years of ongoing work.

Role Details

  • Position: Formwork Carpenter
  • Location: Tipperary
  • Start Date: Monday, 31st August
  • Duration: 12 months initially, with potential for 2+ years
  • Working Hours: 8am–6pm
  • Parking: Available on site
  • On-site Test: No
  • Induction: Online

Duties

The successful candidate will be working on formwork and shuttering, with a particular focus on building retaining walls.

Experience with Peri formwork systems is highly desirable.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Formwork Carpenter
  • Strong experience with retaining walls
  • Experience working with Peri formwork
  • Safe Pass
  • Manual Handling
  • Ability to work safely and efficiently as part of a site team
  • Own tools required

Candidates from the Limerick or Midlands areas are particularly encouraged to apply.

This is a long-term opportunity with a company that has years of work available.