Joiner

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted public sector client is seeking a skilled Joiner to join a busy maintenance team in Belfast. This role provides long-term work focused on quality and community service, involving a range of joinery tasks, maintenance of public buildings, and compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in joinery, ideally within a public sector or commercial property setting.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to follow safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out first and second fix joinery tasks.
• Undertake reactive and planned maintenance across public buildings.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant health and safety regulations.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Sound knowledge of construction materials, methods, and tools

Awareness of site health and safety standards

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Carpentry and Joinery

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

On behalf of a trusted public sector client, we are recruiting for a skilled Joiner to support a busy maintenance team working across a variety of public buildings and facilities. This role offers stable, long-term work with a respected organisation focused on quality and community service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out a wide range of first and second fix joinery, including fitting doors, windows, floors, partitions, and roofing structures.
• Undertake reactive and planned maintenance across council-owned buildings, including community centres, offices, and leisure facilities.
• Interpret and work from technical drawings, job sheets, and joinery specifications.
• Install and repair fitted furniture, fixtures, staircases, and other bespoke wooden structures.
• Use and maintain hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant health and safety regulations, building codes, and quality standards.

Additional Duties:

• Work from maintenance schedules and specifications where required.
• Identify, order, and collect required materials.
• Assist in coaching and on-the-job training for apprentices, temporary staff, or contractors.
• Participate in performance monitoring and reporting procedures as set by the service.
• Drive fleet vehicles to and between work sites when necessary.
• Where applicable, supervise assigned staff and contribute to their development through effective training and task management.

Essential Criteria:

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Carpentry and Joinery
• Full UK driving licence
• Relevant experience in joinery, ideally within a public sector or commercial property setting
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Sound knowledge of construction materials, methods, and tools
• Awareness of site health and safety standards and ability to follow safe work practice

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Glenn Roberts in the strictest confidence