Joiner

Rona Bibeau; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team focused on maintaining housing stock in Northumberland. This role involves a variety of repairs, from fitting kitchens to minor plumbing and plastering tasks. You will ensure all work is completed safely and efficiently while maintaining a clean work vehicle. With opportunities for flexible leave and a generous annual leave policy, this position offers a great work-life balance. If you have the skills and drive to deliver quality service in customers' homes, this job is perfect for you.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus public holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme for flexible leave

Qualifications

• Experience as a Joiner in the building trade is essential.
• Knowledge of plumbing, plastering, and tiling is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general repairs and maintenance on housing stock.
• Work at height and assist with other trades as needed.

Skills

Joinery

Plumbing

Plastering

Tiling

Organizational Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

Job description

ROLE OF THE JOB

Working as part of a small team delivering repairs and maintaining the housing stock throughout Northumberland you will be expected to undertake:

• General repairs and maintenance to housing stock, fitting kitchens, hanging doors, fencing, skirting architrave, repairing changing locks to doors and windows, cladding, facias soffits, flooring including joists, garage doors, bath panels & associated boxings.
• Working at height, i.e., scaffolds and off ladders.
• Assist with other trades.
• Multi-skilled worker with knowledge and skills in small plumbing and plastering repairs.
• To maintain works vehicle, keep in clean and tidy condition, fill in logbooks as required.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

• NVQ L3 (essential) - City & Guilds
• Experience of working as a Joiner in the building trade, all aspects of joinery
• Experience of working for a Social Landlord, housing association or council (desirable)
• Associated trade skills of plaster patching, minor plumbing works, tiling, etc.
• Experience of delivering multi-trade work
• Ensure that all work is carried out safely in line with H&S regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Good organisational skills
• Experience of keeping jobs on track
• The drive to ensure works are completed quickly and efficiently
• Prepared to go on the on-call rota for out of hours repairs
• Full clean driving license
• As you will be working within customers' homes, this role requires a DBS check.

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)