Multi-Trade Operative (Joiner / Plumber)

Karbon Homes; England; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing provider in the North-East is seeking Multi-Trade Operatives skilled in joinery and plumbing. The role will involve working on empty homes, ensuring all tasks are completed to a high standard. Successful candidates will need to have a recognised trade apprenticeship and a valid UK driving licence. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including 26 days annual leave, pension, and health cash plan.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Occupational pension

Health cash plan

Birthday leave

Qualification funding opportunities

Qualifications

• Able to complete all aspects of multi-trade work to a high standard.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering empty homes works across the North-East.
• Participate in out-of-hours service as required.

Skills

Joiner

Plumber

Health and Safety Knowledge

Education

Recognised Trade Apprenticeship

Job description

Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Multi-Trade Operative (Joiner / Plumber)

We are looking to appoint 2 suitably qualified and experienced individuals to undertake the role of multi-trade operative within our Empty Homes team.

About the role

We have vacancies within our Property Services team. This role has become available due to our continued growth in the North-East and as part of our on-going commitment to provide as many good quality homes as we can; to deliver excellent service to our customers; and to shape strong, sustainable places for our communities.

About you

We are looking for Multi Trade Operatives - Joiner/Plumber to join the team to assist Karbon Homes in delivering empty homes works.

You should have completed a recognised trade apprenticeship or have equivalent relevant experience. You should be fully capable in successfully undertaking and completing all aspects of the multi-trade role. This requires the individual to be fully competent in two or more trades, to deliver all aspects of this work to a high standard in occupied and void, domestic and non-domestic, premises ranging from minor repairs to the installation of major components.

Good knowledge of health and safety and a full UK driving licence are essential.

About our team

This vacancy is within our Empty Homes team. Applications are welcomed from across the North-East. Our properties are located throughout the North-East and where you would be working would be agreed at interview stage based on where you live. If you require further information about the role, please contact:

Liam Whitworth - [e-mail]

John Archer - [e-mail]

Key Information

It's important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.

• Multi-trade - permanent role
• Salary is 35,833 per annum
• Location: Throughout the North East
• 37 Hours per week
• The successful applicant will be required to participate when required in delivering our out of hours service (additional payments will apply)
• Company van provided

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and welcome applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to and do not place them at or make them a risk in the role you're applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Enjoy great benefits

We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years' service, occupational pension, health cash plan, and birthday leave, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.

We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events.

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website - https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

Important dates

Closing date for applications

Sunday 10 August 2025

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

Interview date

To be confirmed

We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds. Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.