Joiner

Karbon Homes; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization in York is seeking an experienced Joiner. In this role, you'll ensure high-quality repairs and maintenance in both occupied and vacant properties across North Yorkshire. Ideal candidates should have a recognized trade apprenticeship and customer service skills. A full UK driving licence is required. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and additional benefits aimed at supporting your wellbeing and development.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Occupational pension

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits pot

Access to funding for qualifications and learning events

Qualifications

• Completed a recognized trade apprenticeship or possess equivalent experience.
• Ability to deliver all aspects of Joinery works to a high standard.
• Experience in occupied and void, domestic and non-domestic premises.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering repairs and maintenance services.
• Promote a culture of customer first and continuous improvement.
• Work throughout North Yorkshire, particularly in and around York.

Skills

Joinery skills

Customer service

Knowledge of health and safety

Education

Recognized trade apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Job description

Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Joiner

We're looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Joiner to join and enhance our successful and growing Property Services Team working in our Responsive Repairs and Empty homes Maintenance team to work in our properties throughout North Yorkshire, particularly in and around York.

About The Role

We're looking for a Joiner to join the team to assist Karbon Homes in delivering an excellent repairs and maintenance service that promotes a culture of customer first and continuous improvement.

About You

You should have completed a recognised trade apprenticeship or have equivalent relevant experience and possess all the skills necessary to deliver all aspects of Joinery works to a high standard in occupied and void, domestic and non-domestic, premises ranging from minor repairs to the installation of major components.

You should hold relevant qualifications (refer to person specification) and also have experience of the trade.

Customer service skills are essential for this role as is an excellent knowledge of health and safety.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

Working With Us

This vacancy sits within our KPS 54North Homes Responsive Repairs and Empty Homes Team. 54North Homes is part of the Karbon Group, and this team will deliver services to their customers and properties on behalf of Karbon. Applications are welcomed from those based across North Yorkshire and Teesside. Our properties are predominantly located throughout North Yorkshire, particularly in and around York.

If you require further information about the role, please contact George Surrey, Head of Karbon Solutions, via [e-mail]

Key Details

• Joiner - Permanent role
• Salary - 33,928 per annum
• Location: York - this will be agreed with the successful candidate prior to their start date
• 37 hours per week
• Working pattern: 9am - 5pm
• The successful applicant will be required to work throughout the North Yorkshire, particularly in and around York
• Company van provided
• The successful applicant will be required to participate in delivering our out of hours service (additional payments will apply)
• There may be an opportunity to earn additional money through overtime.

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they're applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Why Join Us?

We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)
• Birthday leave
• Occupational pension
• Health cash plan
• Flexible benefits pot
• Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now via our website: https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

We love seeing the real you in your application. It's fine to use AI tools for things like polishing grammar or improving formatting-but your CV and supporting statement should still reflect your own skills, experience, and personality, so we do not accept applications that are fully generated by AI without your own input.

Key Dates

Closing date for applications

Sunday 18 January 2026.

We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications - so don't wait too long to apply!

Just a quick heads-up about our Christmas closure dates:

We'll be closed from Wednesday 24 December 2025 and back in the office on Friday 02 January 2026.

If you get in touch during this time, we'll respond as soon as we're back.

Interview date

To be confirmed.

We're Inclusive

We're proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you'll be guaranteed an interview.

Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at [e-mail]

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We're lucky to have a great Preferred Supplier List (PSL) in place, so we're not looking for additional agency support right now. Thanks for understanding - we've got this covered!