Tradesperson - Carpenter

Luton Borough Council; Luton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled carpenter to join their team, focusing on a wide range of carpentry and multi-trade tasks. This role involves everything from kitchen and bathroom installations to conducting site surveys and managing material lists for refurbishment projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, be able to handle on-site challenges, and work effectively within established procedures. With a commitment to community service and a vision to eliminate poverty, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying generous benefits and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

25 to 32 days’ annual leave

Option to buy additional days of leave

Career progression opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Relocation package up to £8,000

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working options

Access to training and mentoring

Staff discounts

Arriva Travel Club discounts

Qualifications

• Must be able to carry and climb ladders for inspections.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry repairs and multi-trade refurbishment work.
• Plan workloads to meet contract deadlines and budgets.

Skills

Carpentry

Multi-trade work

Fault diagnosis

Safety assessments

Education

Advanced carpentry apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3

Basic carpentry apprenticeship with NVQ Level 2/City & Guilds

Job description

About The Job

Salary: £35,235 - £37,938 a year plus £78 washing allowance and £680.71 tool allowance a year

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent

Our department is looking for someone capable of completing a comprehensive range of carpentry and multi-trade work, including kitchen and bathroom installations, site surveys, and providing material lists for repairs and refurbishment projects within contract conditions, timescales, and costs.

You will be expected to carry out a variety of carpentry repairs, UPVC repairs, and multi-trade refurbishment work across sectors such as domestic properties, high-rise schools, shops, and industrial units. Responsibilities include diagnosing repairs or maintenance needs, complying with safety assessments and method statements, and planning workloads to meet contract deadlines and budgets. The role also involves project work like kitchen/bathroom installations, flooring, tiling, and minor demolition work.

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

About You

We seek someone who can plan and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines, assess and resolve on-site problems—such as fault diagnosis, material requirements, and safety assessments—and use initiative within established procedures. You should have an advanced carpentry apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 or a basic carpentry apprenticeship with NVQ Level 2/City & Guilds qualification or equivalent experience.

You must be able to carry and climb ladders for inspections and access lofts and roofs, and be willing to travel between sites with equipment. Fluency in spoken and written English is essential as this is a public-facing role.

About Us

Our vision, Luton 2040, aims to eliminate poverty in Luton. We value our talented, committed workforce dedicated to serving residents. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to reflecting the community in our staff.

Application Process

This position requires a criminal record disclosure due to its nature. It is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must declare all cautions and convictions, including spent ones that are not protected. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify you, but failure to disclose relevant information may lead to dismissal.

Note: We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Benefits

• From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave, dependent on service and grade
• Option to buy up to 20 additional days of leave
• Career progression opportunities and specialist areas
• Generous pension scheme with contributions up to 20.2%
• Relocation package up to £8,000 (eligibility dependent)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Flexible working options, including remote work where feasible
• Access to training, mentoring, and career development
• Staff discounts on various services and products
• Arriva Travel Club discounts on local bus travel

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