Joiner
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 December 2025 |
| Location: | Harrogate, North Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | North Yorkshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Salary: £29,064 to £38,220 per annum
Grade: G-I
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Location: Harrogate Area, North Yorkshire
Are you a skilled Joiner seeking an opportunity to enhance your expertise?
If you’re a qualified Joiner with a passion for making a real difference in the community, this role is an exciting opportunity for you!
We are currently looking for dedicated Joiners to join our Housing Standards Construction Team. This team is focused on Maintenance, major Improvements and new Builds across the county, ensuring that our housing stock remains in excellent condition.
About the Housing Standards Construction Team:
Our team is responsible for maintaining, adapting and constructing of properties for the Council’s social housing portfolio. We ensure these homes meet current statutory, regulatory, and legislative standards, providing safe and high-quality living conditions for tenants.
The Role:
As a Joiner within our Housing Standards Construction team, your core responsibility will be to carry out major improvements, adaptations and work on new builds. The majority of the properties you will work on will be untenanted.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform domestic joinery and associated repairs
Maintain accurate records of work completed and equipment used
Adhere to Health and Safety standards and safe working practices
Participate in mandatory training and skills development
Carry out repairs in other associated trades, such as plumbing
You will be provided with a vehicle and will be responsible for performing daily safety checks and ensuring compliance with vehicle maintenance requirements.
What You’ll Bring:
We are looking for candidates who possess:
Relevant qualifications and experience with all aspects of construction work including 1st and 2nd fix Joinery.
A strong understanding of Health & Safety and Building Regulations
Effective communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with customers
Knowledge of other trades (e.g., plumbing) would be advantageous
Availability to participate in an out-of-hours emergency service on a rota basis
What We Offer:
When you join us, you’ll enjoy a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and work-life balance, including:
Generous Annual Leave: Starting at 28 days, rising to 34 days per year (pro-rata) with continued service, plus public holidays.
Pension Scheme: Save for your retirement with a generous 22.6% contribution to the local government pension scheme.
Fitness & Rewards: Discounts on gym memberships and wellness initiatives to support a healthy lifestyle.
Lifestyle Savings: Access to discounts across a wide range of retailers, helping you save on everyday purchases.
How to Apply:
For more information or to discuss the role further, please contact James Eves James.Eves@northyorks.gov.uk.
To apply, simply click "Apply," register your details, and upload your CV (without personal information).
Key Documents
Job description
Total Rewards
Key Dates
Closing Date: Sunday 4th January
Interview Date: w/c 12th January
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Grade: G-I
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Location: Harrogate Area, North Yorkshire
Are you a skilled Joiner seeking an opportunity to enhance your expertise?
If you’re a qualified Joiner with a passion for making a real difference in the community, this role is an exciting opportunity for you!
We are currently looking for dedicated Joiners to join our Housing Standards Construction Team. This team is focused on Maintenance, major Improvements and new Builds across the county, ensuring that our housing stock remains in excellent condition.
About the Housing Standards Construction Team:
Our team is responsible for maintaining, adapting and constructing of properties for the Council’s social housing portfolio. We ensure these homes meet current statutory, regulatory, and legislative standards, providing safe and high-quality living conditions for tenants.
The Role:
As a Joiner within our Housing Standards Construction team, your core responsibility will be to carry out major improvements, adaptations and work on new builds. The majority of the properties you will work on will be untenanted.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform domestic joinery and associated repairs
Maintain accurate records of work completed and equipment used
Adhere to Health and Safety standards and safe working practices
Participate in mandatory training and skills development
Carry out repairs in other associated trades, such as plumbing
You will be provided with a vehicle and will be responsible for performing daily safety checks and ensuring compliance with vehicle maintenance requirements.
What You’ll Bring:
We are looking for candidates who possess:
Relevant qualifications and experience with all aspects of construction work including 1st and 2nd fix Joinery.
A strong understanding of Health & Safety and Building Regulations
Effective communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with customers
Knowledge of other trades (e.g., plumbing) would be advantageous
Availability to participate in an out-of-hours emergency service on a rota basis
What We Offer:
When you join us, you’ll enjoy a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and work-life balance, including:
Generous Annual Leave: Starting at 28 days, rising to 34 days per year (pro-rata) with continued service, plus public holidays.
Pension Scheme: Save for your retirement with a generous 22.6% contribution to the local government pension scheme.
Fitness & Rewards: Discounts on gym memberships and wellness initiatives to support a healthy lifestyle.
Lifestyle Savings: Access to discounts across a wide range of retailers, helping you save on everyday purchases.
How to Apply:
For more information or to discuss the role further, please contact James Eves James.Eves@northyorks.gov.uk.
To apply, simply click "Apply," register your details, and upload your CV (without personal information).
Key Documents
Job description
Total Rewards
Key Dates
Closing Date: Sunday 4th January
Interview Date: w/c 12th January
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.