CAT D - Joiner (inc uPVC)

Leeds International; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Staff benefits

Job summary

Leeds City Council's Leeds Building Services invites applications for a Cat D – Joiner (inc uPVC). This permanent role delivers domestic joinery works in void/tenanted properties, with a 37-hour week and a salary of £33,366.

You'll work across Council properties, maintain stock/equipment, mentor apprentices, and uphold health and safety standards. A full driving licence and Level 2 NVQ/Apprenticeship are essential, with flexibility to work at different sites.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and NVQ Level 2 in Joinery or equivalent.
• Proven ability to deliver joinery work in domestic properties.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and documentation handling.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs, maintenance and refurbishment works relevant to joinery trade.
• Maintain van stock and equipment; replenish as required.
• Communicate effectively with customers to deliver excellent service.
• Support apprentices/trainees and newer staff as needed.

Skills

Reliable & organized

Team player

Health and safety aware

Adaptable across locations

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Joinery

Tools

Full driving licence

Job description

Job title: Cat D – Joiner (inc uPVC)

Salary: £33,366.00 (Pay increase from 25/26 and 26/27 pending)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Leeds Building Services – LS14 1NZ

Leeds Building Services (LBS) is the in‑house service provider for construction, repairs and maintenance works across the Council. The service currently delivers Responsive Repairs, Maintenance and Planned Works to Council Houses across various parts of the City and Council Assets across 800 sites including Schools, the Civic Estate, Offices, Sports and Leisure Centers and Children’s Homes across the Authority.

As a Cat D – Joiner (inc uPVC), you’ll thrive on working collaboratively with colleagues, promoting equality and diversity within the service, contributing to the overall ethos, work and aims of the service, and contributing to the smooth and effective running of Leeds Building Services.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions .

About You

• Customer‑centred attitude — A natural commitment to delivering excellent service, communicating clearly with tenants and colleagues, and maintaining professionalism even in challenging or sensitive situations.
• Reliability and organisation — Someone who can prioritise tasks, manage their workload independently, keep accurate records, and maintain van stock and equipment responsibly.
• Team‑minded and supportive — Willing to collaborate, share information, and mentor apprentices or new starters, contributing to a positive and high‑performing team culture.
• Adaptability and flexibility — Comfortable working across different locations, responding to changing demands, and embracing new systems, processes and ways of working.
• Strong safety and ethical mindset — Demonstrates personal responsibility for health and safety, confidentiality, equality, and respectful behaviour, including challenging inappropriate conduct when necessary.

About The Roles

This is a great opportunity to move into a vibrant and forward‑thinking environment supporting the delivery of a diverse range of construction services. This role will appeal to you if you have a genuine interest in the delivery of public services and a commitment to continuous improvement and delivery of a high‑quality service

As our next Cat D – Joiner (inc uPVC), you’ll successfully on working collaboratively with colleagues, contributing to the overall ethos, work and aims of the service, and the training and development of yourself and colleagues.

We now have an exciting opportunity for forward‑thinking individuals to join our existing Voids and Responsive teams. The role of Single Trade Operative (Joiner) involves undertaking domestic joinery works to Void properties in order to bring them up to the lettable standard, and undertaking repair works to tenanted properties. Applicants should have relevant experience of working within a Social Housing Environment and be able to demonstrate Joinery trade qualification.

Successful applicants will be expected to apply their skills flexibly across Council departments to support the delivery of multi trade works.

The role is integral to our team to help make Leeds a better place for all.

What We Offer You

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

Job Description

Job Purpose: To deliver repairs, maintenance and refurbishment works in domestic and non‑domestic properties providing the highest level of quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• To carry out repairs, maintenance and refurbishment works relevant to trade qualification.
• To ensure correct use of IT systems and equipment ensuring that accurate data is recorded to assist with evidencing work completed and accurate charging.
• Laise and communicate effectively with customers to deliver excellent customer service.
• Support the delivery of a performance focused, safe, efficient and comprehensive construction, repairs and maintenance service.
• Achieve high levels of efficiency and customer service prioritising health, safety and wellbeing of colleagues within Leeds City Council.
• Engage in the review and production of risk assessments for tasks undertaken within the role.
• Be responsible for and manage van stock/materials (where appropriate) to ensure it is maintained to an appropriate level, replenishing as required.
• Ensure vehicle, plant, tools and equipment issued are kept secure, maintained and used in line with manufacturer's instructions/guidance.
• Support and mentor apprentices/ trainees and new staff, helping them to settle successfully into their new role.

Qualifications

• Full driving license
• Minimum Level 2 NVQ / Apprenticeship (or equivalent)

Essential requirements

It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.

• Deliver the full range of duties associated with relevant trade and industry standards.
• Carry out installation, servicing, inspection, repair and maintenance of equipment where appropriate.
• Carry out investigation on defects assessing requirements and specify time and materials.
• Meet the physical demands of the role (e.g. lifting, kneeling, carrying, climbing etc)
• Use mobile technology and associated applications e.g. use of connect, taking photographs, have location services switched on (on mobile), use of new apps etc.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and independently to deliver high‑quality service.
• Work flexibly across different work locations and areas as appropriate.
• Good communication skills for working with other professionals and members of the public.
• Pass on information effectively and accurately.
• Maintain digital records, stock lists as appropriate and arrange efficient replenishment.
• Deal with conflict situations and undertake lone working.
• organise and prioritise work.
• Knowledge and understanding of effective ways to keep own knowledge updated.
• Understanding the need for confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and safety hazards in the workplace.
• Knowledge of scaffolding and portable staging where appropriate.
• Demonstrate recent relevant experience undertaking trade activities in a similar environment.
• Experience of working in domestic and commercial properties.
• Practical experience of Health and Safety legislation including CDM 2015.
• Demonstrate high standards of customer excellence.

Essential Behavioural & Other Characteristics

• Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
• Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of
• Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon.
• Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
• Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
• Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
• Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
• Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
• Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti‑discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
• The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol, and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.

Desirable Requirements

• Level 3 NVQ / Apprenticeship (or equivalent).
• CSCS Card
• PASMA qualification.
• Demonstrate substantial recent relevant experience undertaking activities of a similar nature.
• Vast experience of working in domestic and commercial properties.