Joiner, Building Maintenance

Jobs Joiner Salary

£30,023 to £39,481 per annum

04/10/2026

North Yorkshire Council

Richmond, North Yorkshire

Full Time

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 for you!

We are currently looking for dedicated Joiners to join our Housing Standards Team working within the areas of Maintenance and Improvement across the county.

We are responsible for ensuring the Councils social housing portfolio of circa 8,400 dwellings is maintained to meet all current statutory, regulatory, and legislative standards.

The core focus of this role is to carry out essential repairs and maintenance works on social housing stock to ensure they meet the Decent Housing Standards, complying with current regulatory standards and timescales.

This is a customer focused mobile role completing day to day repairs/maintenance in our tenanted properties. All our trades operate autonomously using mobile technology to receive all their works.

• Carry out joinery and any associated repairs within our Housing stock
• Maintain accurate records of work completed and equipment used
• Adhere to Health and Safety standards and safe working practices
• Participate in professional, mandatory and skills based training
• Carry out maintenance and joinery work and repairs in associated trades

The role will come with a Council vehicle, you will be responsible for carrying out routine vehicle safety checks as required and must ensure compliance with requirements relating to vehicle use and maintenance.

• Relevant qualifications and experience in domestic joinery operations
• Experience using materials, tools and machinery used in the repair and maintenance of your dutiesA strong understanding of Health & Safety and Building Regulations
• Effective communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with customers
• Good working knowledge of other trades associated with the primary area of experience
• Availability to participate in an out-of-hours emergency service on a rota basis

• 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 our generous 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
• . Learning, development and career advancement opportunities
• . Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

Closing Date: 4 October 2026
Interview Date: 15 October 2026