MTO Carpenter

New Forest District Council; Hordle; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England is seeking a skilled Multi-trade Carpenter to join its in-house team. This role involves delivering Void and Responsive repairs to social housing, with responsibilities in carpentry and another trade, such as plumbing or plastering. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to quality workmanship and adherence to Health & Safety regulations. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Tool Allowance: £54.58 per month

Annual Leave: 26-27 days + bank holidays

Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 40% on bikes and accessories

Discounts at major retailers, restaurants & supermarkets

Qualifications

• Expertise in 2nd fix carpentry including flooring and kitchen installations.
• Skills in another trade such as plumbing or plastering.
• Ability to work independently while following Health & Safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Void and Responsive repairs to social housing stock.
• Maintain high quality standards of workmanship.
• Work across both Void and Reactive repairs.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Plastering

Locksmith

Job description

Not a fan of office life? Prefer hands‑on work with real impact? We're growing our team and looking for a Multi‑trade Carpenter to join our friendly and professional in‑house workforce. If you're highly skilled, take pride in your craft, and enjoy variety in your day, this could be the perfect role for you.

As part of our team, you'll be responsible for delivering Void and Responsive repairs to our social housing stock, making a real difference in the lives of our residents.

What will you be doing?

This role is ideal for someone with expertise in two primary trades, including:

• Carpentry: 2nd fix works such as flooring, staircase and balustrades, kitchen installations, doors, mouldings, glazing, and fencing.
• Plus another trade: You'll also bring skills from a related trade to support a wide range of repairs. Plumbing, plastering or locksmith advantageous.

You’ll need to work independently, follow strict Health & Safety guidelines, and always maintain a high‑quality standard of workmanship.

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to .

As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.

At the NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that's why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self‑development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce, we actively promote a good work/life balance. We're keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.

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Salary & Benefits

Salary: £31,161 - £39,469 per annum (Career Grade)

Tool Allowance: £54.58 per month

Annual Leave: 26-27 days + bank holidays

Vehicle: Council fleet vehicle for business use (subject to availability and fuel deduction for home‑to‑base travel)

Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC Provision

Support: Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 legal, financial & personal advice)

Perks: Discounts at major retailers, restaurants & supermarkets

Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 40 percent on bikes and accessories

Reactive or Void?

You’ll work across both Void (empty property) and Reactive (day‑to‑day) repairs.