Multi-Skilled Joiner – Voids & Repairs (Flexible Hours)

Bury Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Training and career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Volunteering Policy

Diversity-related employee groups

Job summary

Bury Council is hiring a Multi Skilled Joiner (Voids) to join the Housing Repairs (Voids) Direct Works team. You’ll carry out high‑quality joinery repairs, maintenance and refurbishments across council homes and public buildings, with a strong focus on safety and customer care.

Hours are 37 per week, with an out‑of‑hours rota. You’ll need NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry and Joinery, a time‑served apprenticeship, a driving licence and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry and Joinery or equivalent.
• Time-served Joinery apprenticeship and substantial industry experience.
• NVQ multiskilling certificate.
• Full, valid driving licence.
• Willingness to take part in the out-of-hours emergency repairs rota.

Responsibilities

• Complete high-quality Joinery repairs, maintenance and refurbishment across council homes, public buildings and other properties as directed.
• Support responsive repairs, planned works, voids/empty homes reinstatement, disrepair, damp and capital investment programmes.
• Undertake agreed multi-skilled tasks (in line with the multi-skilled agreement and your qualifications).
• Diagnose faults quickly and share clear updates with planners to help deliver a right-first-time service.
• Work safely and professionally, following health & safety policies, safe systems of work and task-specific risk assessments.
• Use mobile IT (PDA/iPad) to update jobs and records accurately in real time.
• Take care of your vehicle, tools, plant and impressed stockkeeping everything secure, maintained and ready for the next job.
• Provide excellent customer care in tenants’ homes and when working with colleagues and partners.

Skills

Joinery repairs

Health & safety

Customer care

ICT / PDA use

Teamwork

Driving licence

Out-of-hours rota

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry and Joinery

Time-served Joinery apprenticeship

NVQ multiskilling certificate

Job description

Bury Council is hiring a Multi Skilled Joiner (Voids) to join the Housing Repairs (Voids) Direct Works team. You’ll carry out high‑quality joinery repairs, maintenance and refurbishments across council homes and public buildings, with a strong focus on safety and customer care.

Hours are 37 per week, with an out‑of‑hours rota. You’ll need NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry and Joinery, a time‑served apprenticeship, a driving licence and the ability to work with minimal supervision.