Multi Trade Builder

Volunteer It Yourself; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised travel

Parking covered

Fully funded training opportunities

Job summary

Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) is seeking a Freelance Multi-Trade Construction Mentor to guide vulnerable young people on funded Youth and Community Construction Skills projects in South Wales, with a focus on Cardiff and Newport.

You will mentor, train in carpentry and painting & decorating, and help learners gain City & Guilds qualifications while supervising on-site projects and ensuring health and safety for your team and the youths.

Qualifications

• Multi-trade experience or Carpentry and Painting & Decorating qualifications.
• Solid site management and Health & Safety knowledge.
• Ability to motivate and guide young people; mentoring experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train young people in practical trade skills.
• Help learners work toward City & Guilds qualifications.
• Deliver VIY community build projects while maintaining hands-on trade work.
• Oversee site safety and manage risks for team and youths.

Skills

Multi-trade experience

Carpentry

Painting & Decorating

Mentoring

Job description

Job Title: Freelance Multi-Trade Construction Mentor / Instructor

Locations: South Wales (Key focus on Cardiff and Newport)

Salary: £130 £150 per day (Depending on experience)

Job Type: Freelance / Contract

Benefits: Subsidised travel, parking covered, and fully funded training opportunities

About the Role:

Join VIY (Volunteer It Yourself) and use your trade expertise to change young lives. We are expanding and seeking a Freelance Multi-Trade Construction Mentor to guide, support, and coach vulnerable young people on our funded Youth and Community Construction Skills projects.If you are a skilled freelancer looking to give back, inspire the next generation, and diversify your income away from standard site grind, this is your opportunity.

Your Impact:

• Mentor & Train: Teach young people practical trade skills, with a core focus on Carpentry and Painting & Decorating.
• Build Futures: Help young people work towards formal City & Guilds accreditations.
• Deliver Projects: Support VIY community build projects while maintaining hands‑on trade work.
• Ensure Safety: Oversee site Health & Safety, managing risks for your team and the young people.

What We Are Looking For:

• Trade Expertise: Strong hands‑on multi‑trade experience or qualifications (ideally Carpentry and P&D).
• Safety First: Solid understanding of site management and Health & Safety procedures.
• People Skills: A passion for motivating, supporting, and guiding young individuals (prior mentoring experience is preferred but not essential).
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with our youth engagement team and assessors.

Job Requirements:

• Mobility: A full clean UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Background Check: This post involves regulated activity and requires an Enhanced DBS check. (This will be organized and paid for by VIY. A criminal record will not automatically bar you from employment; all applications are assessed fairly on a case‑by‑case basis).

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: £130 to £150 per day.
• Expenses Covered: Subsidised travel and fully covered parking costs.
• Professional Growth: Access to a range of training opportunities (ideal for expanding your freelance skill set).
• Purpose: The unique chance to make a tangible, positive social impact every day.