Karbon Homes
Multi Trade - Joiner/Plumber
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Multi Trade - Joiner/Plumber
Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Multi Trade Joiner/Plumber, Joiner or Plumber
We're looking for passionate and skilled individuals to join us as Multi Trade Joiner/Plumbers, Joiners or Plumbers in our Empty Homes Major Works Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new team that will make a real difference in people's lives.
You'll play a key role in getting our homes ready for customers and ensuring they are safe, secure, and finished to a high standard.
About The Role
In this varied role, you'll use your Multi Trade, Joinery or Plumbing expertise to deliver a wide range of repairs and improvement works in our empty homes. From minor repairs to major component installations, you'll help us provide a high‑quality service that puts our customers first and supports continuous improvement across the team.
About You
For our Multi Trade role, you'll bring proven experience across two or more core trades - primarily in joinery and plumbing - supported by a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent experience. You take pride in doing the job well and have the technical skills and confidence to complete all aspects of Multi-trade work to a professional standard.
For our Joiner and Plumber roles you should have completed a recognised trade apprenticeship or have equivalent relevant experience and possess all the skills necessary to deliver all aspects of plumbing or joinery works to a high standard ranging from minor repairs to the installation of major components.
You'll Have
Strong practical skills within the relevant trade(s) A solid understanding of health and safety Great customer service skills, with a friendly and respectful approach A full UK driving licence
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If you're someone who enjoys working in homes, solving problems, and making a real difference for customers and communities, we'd love to hear from you.
Working With Us
You'll be part of our Empty Homes Major Works Team, led by John Archer Empty Homes Manager. If you'd like to know more about the role, feel free to reach out to John Archer on 07949989142 or john.archer@karbonhomes.co.uk OR Mark Scott on 07964898647 or mark.scott@karbonhomes.co.uk .
Key Details
Multi-Trade Joiner/Plumber - Permanent role Salary - £37,195 per annum Joiner - Permanent role Salary - £35,218 per annum Plumber- Permanent role Salary - £35,218 per annum Location: Predominantly in the Consett, Stanley and Chester-le-Street areas but with potential to work anywhere within our footprint Regular travel will be required 37 hours per week Company van provided The successful applicants will be required to participate in delivering our out of hours service (additional payments will apply).
We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they're applying for.
The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.
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Why Join Us?
We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including:
26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years) Birthday leave Occupational pension Health cash plan Flexible benefits pot Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events
Ready To Apply?
If this sounds like the role for you, apply now via our website:- https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/
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Key Dates
Closing date for applications
Sunday 31 May 2026.
We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications-so don't wait too long to apply!
Interview date
To be confirmed.
We're Inclusive
We're proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you'll be guaranteed an interview.
Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk
A Note for Recruitment Agencies
We're lucky to have a great Preferred Supplier List (PSL) in place, so we're not looking for additional agency support right now. Thanks for understanding-we've got this covered!
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