Joiner NCCHS at Leicestershire County Council

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

39152.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Joinery, Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plaster Patching, Painting, Ironmongery, Customer Communication, Fault Investigation, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Methodical Approach, Prioritization Skills

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Role: Joiner Contract Type: Fixed term contract/Internal secondment opportunity until 4th January 2027 Working Hours: 37 hours per week - You will be required to work these hours in accordance with the needs and requirements of the service, between the hours of 6am and 8pm Monday to Friday. Typical working hours are Monday – Friday, between 8am and 6pm. Worker Type: Off-site worker Salary: Grade G - £36,363 (level 1) raising to £39,152 (level 4) per annum We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for a talented individual to join our workforce as a Joiner - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more… Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement, and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive, and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best. In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you. * You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here. About the Role As an experienced Joiner, you will contribute to the provision of good quality rented housing, and the achievement of high levels of tenant satisfaction, improving the landlord and tenant relationships, and protecting health and safety. You will be responsible for any joinery or carpentry item including but not limited to; roof structures, staircases, walkways and balustrades, banisters, skirtings, architraves, handrails, flooring, kitchen units, worktops, aqua boarding, glazing, fencing and gates where it is NCC Housing’s responsibility. We will look to you to maintain the structure of the property include all those elements which give a dwelling its essential appearance, stability and shape, and those that provide protection from the climate. We will also expect you to be able to complete relevant associated work for example small elements of bricklaying or plaster patching to facilitate completion of repairs in one visit. About You The ideal candidate will have: Experience of working in all aspects of joinery and carpentry work. Highly competent in all aspects of joinery and carpentry and must be able to complete associated tasks to ensure all woodworking, joinery and carpentry works can be completed (e.g. plaster patching, painting, ironmongery, removing and refitting pipes) Qualified, certified & trained Joiner to NVQ3 or C&G Advance Craft. Full and valid, UK driving licence. Experience of communicating with customers with differing needs. Experience of carrying out investigations and tests to identify faults and the root cause of issues and implement lasting solutions. A well organised and a methodical approach to completing tasks and prioritisation skills. You can find the job description for this post here. Please note, you are required to have a full UK driving license for this post. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 6 requirements listed above in your CV & supporting document. We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) can be a helpful tool when preparing your application. AI can guide you, but only your own words and experiences truly matter – we want to see the real you. All examples and statements must be your own, accurate, and reflect your true experience and values. AI tools do not understand context, think critically, or assess the reliability of information, which means AI-generated responses can feel generic and may not accurately represent who you are. We recruit fairly and inclusively – showing your real self is what helps you succeed. At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page. Closing Date: 11th February 2026 (11:59pm) - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Interview date: w/c 16th and w/c 23rd February – Please note, this is subject to change. If you have any queries about the role or the recruitment process, please contact us via email: recruitment@nottinghamcity.gov.uk If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions. Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits. In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to: 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9% Smart Working – to support your work life balance Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more! Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference. We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we’d like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.

Responsibilities

As a Joiner, you will be responsible for maintaining the quality of rented housing and ensuring tenant satisfaction. You will handle various joinery and carpentry tasks, including structural elements and associated repairs.