Craft Operative: Joiner/Carpenter for Heritage Gates

Canal & River Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,338 - 30,969; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

25 days paid holiday, increasing to 30 days after 5 years

Learning and growth opportunities

Free access to counselling services

Store discounts and boating holiday discounts

Paid volunteering leave

Free fishing facilities

Job summary

A leading waterways charity is seeking an experienced Joiner/Carpenter for their Stanley Ferry Workshop in Wakefield. This full-time role involves working on the manufacture and refurbishment of lock gates while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Applicants must have Carpentry skills, a full UK driving license, and the ability to read technical drawings. The position offers a starting salary of £28,154 and several employee benefits including a pension scheme and paid holiday.

Qualifications

• Minimum Carpentry/Joinery skills required.
• Experience in Joinery or Carpentry required.
• Full valid UK Driving Licence necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and refurbish lock gates in line with standards.
• Operate various machinery and tools according to safety standards.
• Respond to customer queries and emergencies promptly.

Skills

Carpentry/Joinery skills

Understanding technical drawings

Experience with power tools

Measurement and jointing

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (e.g., City & Guilds Level II)

Tools

Chainsaw

Hand power tools

Forklift truck

Job description

A leading waterways charity is seeking an experienced Joiner/Carpenter for their Stanley Ferry Workshop in Wakefield. This full-time role involves working on the manufacture and refurbishment of lock gates while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Applicants must have Carpentry skills, a full UK driving license, and the ability to read technical drawings. The position offers a starting salary of £28,154 and several employee benefits including a pension scheme and paid holiday.