Multi Skilled Joiner

Wrexham-County-Borough-Council; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave up to 32 days

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health & well-being resources

Job summary

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking a qualified multi-skilled Joiner (NVQ Level 2+) to join our in-house team, working across responsive, planned maintenance and refurbishment projects. You will handle joinery tasks, PVCu windows/doors, and related installations, while recording daily work in accordance with council standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong carpentry skills, be able to work independently, and contribute to high-quality workmanship across council properties.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry and Joinery.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Full UK driving license.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Generous leave entitlement
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Responsibilities

• Carry out day to day refurbishments, maintenance and repairs to Council properties as instructed by the relevant site agent/manager or planning team members.
• Carry out any new installation works whilst undertaking any remedial repairs as required.
• Undertake all types of joinery maintenance works including all types of PVCu windows and doors, composite doors, lock changes etc.
• Accurately complete all documentation associated with joinery duties across housing repairs and meet daily task paperwork deadlines.
• Follow health and safety regulations and use equipment safely.
• Liaise with Contract Holders, other tradespeople, and council representatives to complete projects efficiently.
• Ensure work is performed to a high-quality standard in line with WCBC specifications and timescales.

Skills

Joinery

Carpentry techniques

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry and Joinery

Job description

We are looking for a qualified multi skilled Joiner to NVQ Level 2 and above to join our in-house, working across the Responsive, Planned maintenance and Refurbishment teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of carpentry techniques and the ability to work independently on projects.

Key Responsibilities:

The post is within the Response Repairs Section of Housing Department, which is responsible for maintaining 11,044 council houses and is staffed by approximately 200 employees. The post is responsible for carrying out repairs, improvement works and refurbishments as required to Wrexham’s council house stock. The post at times will be expected to work as part of teams covering work on tenancy repairs, vacant properties, capital programmes and be flexible to work between teams as workloads and service demands.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• To carry out day to day refurbishments, maintenance and repairs to Council properties as instructed by the relevant site agent/manager or planning team members.
• To carry out any new installation works whilst undertaking any remedial repairs as required.
• To undertake all types of joinery maintenance works including all types of PVCu windows and doors, composite doors, lock changes etc.
• To accurately complete all documentation (electronic or paper) associated with the duties of a joiner, across all areas of housing repairs and ensure prompt completion of all necessary paperwork in relation to daily tasks.

  The ideal candidate(s) is required to ensure that all duties and performance standards comply with:

  • Following health and safety regulations, ensuring that all equipment is used correctly and safely.
  • Liaise with Contract Holders, other tradespeople, and council representatives as required to complete projects efficiently, in a professional manner.
  • Ensure all work is performed to a high-quality standard of finish, in accordance with requirements of the job and in line with WCBC’s specifications, in conjunction with predetermined timescales and deadlines.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry and Joinery.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role (including apprenticeship).
• Full UK driving license at application stage.
• A strong understanding of carpentry techniques and a willingness to learn.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Generous leave entitlement
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

As the role requires you to interact with our contract holders, you will be expected to have excellent verbal communication and customer service with a positive approach and a can do attitude.

For further enquiries about the role, please contact Aled T Jones Responsive & Planned Repairs Team Leader on 01978 315530, or by email: [e-mail]

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh.

About Us

• Grymuso

The County Borough of Wrexham, located in North East Wales, is proud of its Welsh heritage and cultural identity. Over the years it has grown to reflect a population that is multi-religious and multi-ethnic and complements the diversity of our communities.

Centred on the city of Wrexham, which nestles between the Welsh mountains and the Cheshire plains, it’s a location that really can offer you the best of both worlds and we are proud of our city status (awarded in 2022 when we became the seventh city in Wales).

Wrexham County Borough Council is a unitary Council which delivers a wide range of services aimed at improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing services through collaboration with local and national partners. With a focus on sustainable development, community wellbeing, and improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities, Wrexham is a fantastic place to work, live, and learn.

The council is an inclusive employer with a workforce of around 5,500, offering diverse roles, training and development and rewarding career opportunities. Wrexham County Borough Council values innovation, bilingualism in English and Welsh, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, the council ensures accessible recruitment and support for disabled employees including offering a guaranteed interview (where essential person specification items are met). Additionally, veterans will receive guaranteed interviews under the Armed Forces Covenant if eligibility criteria are met (where essential person specification items are met).

Employee benefits include:

• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave up to 32 days
• Family-friendly policies supporting caring and family commitments
• Work-life balance and flexi time (dependent on role)
• Access to Wrexham Reward Scheme with discounts off leading retailers nationally and locally
• Health & well-being resources, for example:
  • Healthy & Wellbeing Champions
  • Employee assistance programme with advice on staying healthy financially, mentally or physically:
    • Counselling (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • In-the-moment emotional support (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • Option to set health-boosting goals with small, sustainable lifestyle changes
    • Connect health apps to track physical health and meet progress goals
    • Blogs, videos, recipes and more resources providing inspiration and motivation
    • Identify risks of developing leading lifestyle-related diseases with mental health and financial scores
    • Legal, financial and consumer advice
  • Health and wellbeing events and campaigns throughout the year (e.g., November Health Day, Time to Talk Day, Mental Health Awareness Week, Sun Awareness Week, Menopause Week, Financial Health Week)
  • Menopause Café and guidance
  • Unpaid Carer Café and guidance

Our Council Plan (2023–28) sets out our priorities for this period and we deliver these by following the Nolan Values of public life (selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership) as well as our own Corporate Values: