Multiskilled Joiner

Octave Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a full-time Multiskilled Operative (Joiner) in Nottingham. The role includes joinery, carpentry, and basic plumbing tasks as part of the Housing Services team at the Nottingham City Council. You will work on planned and reactive repairs across council homes while ensuring high workmanship standards. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in joinery, plumbing, and a full UK driving licence. This position is a temporary contract covering sickness leave with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Proven joinery and carpentry experience required.
• Basic plumbing skills necessary for the role.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and ECS Health & Safety card.

Responsibilities

• Perform joinery and carpentry repairs and installations.
• Complete plumbing tasks such as fitting basins and sinks.
• Conduct general multi-trade work including plastering and brickwork.

Skills

Joinery and carpentry experience

Basic plumbing skills

Digital work systems usage

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Joinery

City & Guilds Advanced Craft in Joinery

Job description

Multiskilled Operative (Joiner) - Nottingham

We're recruiting for a Multiskilled Operative to support the Housing Services team at Nottingham City Council. This is a full‑time role covering sickness leave, working across council homes to carry out joinery, maintenance and multi‑trade repairs.

About the role

You'll be responsible for joinery and carpentry work, along with basic plumbing tasks such as second fixing sinks, removing and refitting toilets and basins. You'll handle planned and reactive repairs, maintain high standards of workmanship and use digital devices to record completed tasks.

Key duties

• Joinery and carpentry repairs, installations and maintenance
• Plumbing tasks including fitting basins, sinks, toilets and related fixtures
• General multi‑trade work (plastering, minor repairs, basic brickwork)
• Fault finding and assessing repair needs
• Working safely and professionally in occupied and void properties

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Advanced Craft in Joinery
• Proven joinery and carpentry experience
• Basic plumbing skills
• Full UK driving licence
• ECS Health & Safety card
• Able to use digital work systems

Contract information

• £20.48 per hour (umbrella)
• 37 hours per week, 8am to 4pm
• Inside IR35
• Contract – 3 months with a chance of extension

If you're interested, please apply with your CV or contact Nosheen at Octave Recruitment for more information.