Kirklees Council
Joiner
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Job Description
We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting.
Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Place
Service Area
Homes & Neighbourhoods
Hours
37
Number of Jobs
2
Location(s)
Across Kirklees
Position type
Permanent
Grade
Grade 9
Salary
£34,434- £37,280
Advert Wording
As a Joiner you will travel throughout Kirklees and surrounding areas to deliver the duties of this role and meet the needs of the business and its customers. You will be expected to work flexibly, around core hours, based on an annual hours allowance with the needs of the business being the priority. You may also be required to work overtime and be a participant on the call-out rota as requested by management.
You will be required to work across all areas, including voids, responsives and compliance teams. This may include maintenance, repair, refurbishment and renewal work on domestic properties, schools and public buildings. Additional multi skilled experience is desirable for this position.
You will be required to work from a handheld mobile device and complete relevant records to ensure the department has up to date and accurate information.
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You will build and maintain effective working relationships and communication links and be a representative of Kirklees Council with internal and external clients and customers.
You will have excellent communication and customer care skills to effectively liaise with a variety of customers and clients both internally and externally.
You will work with colleagues across the organisation in line with Kirklees Council's core behaviours and values and contribute to the delivery of the organisation’s purpose, vision and objectives.
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have
- City & Guilds Advanced Craft or NVQ Level 3 in Joinery, or a NVQ Level 2 in Joinery together with extensive post qualification experience and evidence to support this.
- Experience of working in tenanted properties, together with public buildings and schools.
- Must be capable of fitting kitchens and desirable to complete tiling in kitchens.
- Must be able to install fire doors to agreed specifications.
- Additional multi skilled experience is desirable for this position.
To Do This Role You Will Need
- A full valid UK drivers licence and ability to pass Kirklees van test.
- Be physically fit to bend, lift, carry, work at heights and in confined spaces when carrying out the duties of the role.
Package
In addition to joining a great team, you will receive the following:
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- A competitive salary.
- Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme, including Life Assurance.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Access to a range of well-being support initiatives including but not limited to: an Employee Assistance programme, Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle assessments, and Cycle to Work programme.
Contact Information
Darren Lynch is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
Important Information
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date
31 August 2026, 11:55 PM
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