CBC26081 - Joiner

Chesterfield Corporation; Hasland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

Chesterfield Borough Council is seeking a qualified Joiner to join the Repairs and Maintenance team. You will carry out day-to-day repairs, maintenance and refurbishment in council homes across Chesterfield, focusing on joinery and carpentry tasks.

Experience in related trades is advantageous but not essential. The role offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, an attractive pension scheme and ongoing training and personal development opportunities within the Housing Property Services

Qualifications

• NVQ in joinery or carpentry required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day repairs and maintenance in council homes.
• Undertake refurbishment work and capital projects as required.
• Work in joinery and carpentry tasks; other trades experience welcomed but not essential.

Education

NVQ in joinery or carpentry

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Joiner to join our Repairs and Maintenance team. The varied role includes day-to-day repairs and maintenance, as well as refurbishment work in council homes across Chesterfield. You will carry out a full range of joinery and carpentry work, from responsive repairs through to capital refurbishment projects. Experience of other associated trades, such as plumbing, bricklaying and plastering, would be advantageous but is not essential.

• hold an NVQ in joinery or carpentry, or an equivalent qualification
• have a positive, can-do approach and welcome the opportunity to help make our Housing Property Services team even more successful
• work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• be hardworking, proactive and able to use their initiative
• have excellent people skills and treat residents with care and compassion.
• Previous experience of working in social housing would be beneficial, although it is not essential

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, generous annual leave, access to an attractive pension scheme and a range of other benefits available to Chesterfield Borough Council employees. We will also support your ongoing training and personal development.