Joiner

Darlington Borough Council; Darlington; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlington Borough Council is seeking a skilled Joiner to enhance its Housing Building team, focusing on maintaining and renovating Council properties. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including annual leave, pension scheme, and flexible working options. Candidates must be customer-oriented and adept in utilizing mobile tech for efficient job execution.

Benefits

32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi-time scheme

Flexible working options

Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes

Access to training and development programs

Physiotherapy service

Confidential counselling service

Qualifications

• Time served Joiner with relevant qualifications.
• Must complete a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair domestic Council housing stock.
• Use mobile technology for job management.
• Participate in call-out rota when required.

Skills

Customer Service

Mobile Technology Proficiency

Job description

Joiner (Ref: POS000659)

Hours and Pay

Salary £30,140 Salary Band £30,001 to £40,000 Post Type Permanent Hours Per Week Full time

Job and Application details

Categories Manual / Trades / Transport
Directorate N/A Published Date 12/06/2025 Closing Date 29/06/2025 The Council has a commercially focused, successful and thriving Housing Building team which are currently looking to recruit a time served Joiner to join the team.

This team looks after domestic Council housing stock and other Council owned properties such as sheltered housing schemes. We pride ourselves on customer service and customer satisfaction and are looking to expand our team further to deliver this.

You will be expected to work to a high standard ensuring good value all whilst keeping tenants informed of progress. The job utilises mobile technology to enable you to carry out your job while on the move using a mobile device. This includes details of your appointments, van stock control and health and safety information such as vehicle checks. A vehicle is provided which is collected and returned daily to our depot. You must be willing to join the call out rota if required. A satisfactory enhanced DBS check is required.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Supporting Documents.

For an informal discussion, please contact Jason Eddy, General Trades Supervisor on 07384 457184.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi-time scheme
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-1/why-work-for-us/

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

General Information for Applicants:
All applicant email correspondence will come from [e-mail] and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.

If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 403217 or [e-mail] , who will be happy to assist.

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