Multi Trade Builder

Volunteer It Yourself; Newport-on-Tay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full 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 and coach vulnerable young people on funded Youth and Community Construction Skills projects in South Wales, with focus on Cardiff and Newport.

The role emphasizes practical hands-on trade teaching, mentoring, and helping learners achieve City & Guilds qualifications, while supervising health and safety on site and supporting project delivery.

Qualifications

• Hands-on multi-trade experience, ideally including Carpentry and Painting & Decorating.

Responsibilities

• Mentor & Train: Teach young people practical trade skills, with a core focus on Carpentry and Painting & Decorating.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting & Decorating

Multi-trade experience

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.