Multi Skilled Carpenter - Void Team Operative

North West Leicestershire District Council; Coalville; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Coalville is seeking a Multi Skilled Carpenter to join their Void Team. The role involves carrying out repairs and maintenance across housing properties, focusing on excellent customer service and quality. Ideal candidates will bring a versatile skillset and experience in a busy team environment. The position offers a competitive salary of £34,396, numerous holidays, and attractive employee benefits, including a strong pension scheme. Interested candidates can contact the Void Team Leader for more information.

Benefits

34 days holiday increasing to 38 after 5 years

Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee benefits program

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-skilled trades, ideally with a broad skill set.
• Ability to work in both void and occupied properties.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and maintenance across the council’s housing stock.
• Work in customer-focused team settings.
• Ensure quality of work meets required standards.

Skills

Versatile tradesperson

Customer service

Repairs and maintenance

Job description

Multi Skilled Carpenter – Void Team Operative

This is a Multi Skilled Carpenter position within a busy team responsible for a wide range of repairs, maintenance and improvement works across the council’s housing stock. Most of the work will be carried out in void properties, with some in occupied properties. We are ideally seeking a versatile and experienced tradesperson with a broad skillset to help maintain and improve our properties. You will be working in a customer focused team and you must be able to consistently deliver excellent customer service and the quality of your work must be to the required standards.

• 37 hrs per week with an annual salary of £34,396
• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer’s contribution
• Employee benefits programme including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses
• Continued training and development opportunities

Interested? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Richard Arkwright (Void Team Leader) at [e-mail] or 07973974653, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers

Applications must be made using the on-line application process.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution – North West Leicestershire District Council and email [e-mail] if you have any questions.

Closing Date: 18 January 2026