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New Forest District Council; Pennington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance

LGPS pension

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount scheme

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

New Forest District Council is seeking a skilled Multi Trade Carpenter to join their in-house team in Lymington. You will deliver void and responsive repairs across social housing stock, providing high-quality craft and customer-focused service.

The role is permanent, full-time, with a salary in the 32k–35k range (up to 40,771 career grade) and a range of staff benefits, including a tool allowance and pension. You’ll be part of a values-led organisation with development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Void and Responsive repairs to social housing stock.

Job description

Multi Trade Operative - Carpenter

Company: New Forest District Council

Salary: £32,190 - £35,797 (up to £40,771 career Grade) per annum

Hours: Full-time

Location: Lymington

Working pattern: Field-based

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 2 Sept 2026

Summary

Looking for a new maintenance role in a team environment?

We’re growing our team and looking for a Multi-trade Carpenter to join our friendly and professional in-house workforce. If you’re highly skilled, take pride in your craft, and enjoy variety in your day, this could be the perfect role for you.

As part of our team, you’ll be responsible for delivering Void and Responsive repairs to our social housing stock - making a real difference in the lives of our residents.

What’s in it for you?

£32,190 - £35,797 (up to £40,771 career Grade) per annum

£56.38 per month tool allowance

24-27 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional 5 days for 5 years local authority continuous service.

Local Government Pension Scheme, with the option of Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)

Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24/7 legal, financial, and personal wellbeing advice

Employee discount scheme with savings across major supermarkets, retailers, restaurants, and leisure providers

Cycle to Work Scheme, helping you save around 40 percent on bikes and accessories

A values-led organisation, guided by our LEAF values (Learning, Empathy, Ambition, Fairness)

Access to learning and development opportunities to support your growth

A supportive, inclusive culture, where everyone is welcomed and valued

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and offer a range of active staff networks, including:

• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Group
• LGBTQ+ Network
• Women’s Network
• Early Careers Network
• Neurodiversity Network

Reactive or Void?

You’ll work across both Void (empty property) and Reactive (day-to-day) repairs.

About us.

As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.

At the NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce, we actively promote a good work/life balance. We’re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.

We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)

This post requires an Enhanced DBS check to be completed. You must include details and dates of ‘spent’ convictions, cautions and reprimands and final warnings.

Closing date: 20 Sept 2026

Interview Date: 28th and 29th September 2026

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.