Carpenter- Senior Multi-Trade Operative

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Hinckley seeks a Senior Multi-Trade Operative to perform various repair and maintenance tasks across the borough. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in carpentry and additional skills in plumbing and plastering. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working options and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum City and Guilds qualification or equivalent experience.
• Desirable skills: plumbing, plastering, fitting kitchens.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repair, maintenance, and installation works on housing stock.
• Travel between works using a provided works van.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Plastering

Education

City and Guilds qualification as a Carpenter/Joiner

Job description

Carpenter - Senior Multi-Trade Operative
Grade 5, £32,654 per annum including market supplement
37 hours per week, permanent, use of shared works van

We have a vacancy for a Carpenter Multi-Trade Operative to carry out repair, maintenance and installation works on the housing stock and associated buildings in all areas of the borough.

A works van will be provided to travel between works.

The role will be on a multi-trade basis with the successful applicant needing a minimum of City and Guilds qualification as a Carpenter/Joiner or equivalent demonstrable work experience and enough knowledge/experience to complete works to a high standard.

Additional skills such as plumbing, plastering and fitting kitchens would be desirable as well as the ability to carry out other works outside of the primary trade.

Closing date: Friday, 30 May 2025

Interview date: Friday 6 June 2025

Hinckley & Bosworth A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

We welcome applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.