Joiner, Building Maintenance

Who We Are & What We Stand For

Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading— we might be the perfect match.

We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’ll be joining us at a very exciting time.

We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.

At Gateshead Council you’d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we’re confident that it isn’t just the salary that attracts our staff.

Our construction colleagues have significant responsibility for the ongoing maintenance of one of the region’s largest property portfolios. With work spanning responsive and planned repairs, cyclical maintenance and emergency out of hours repairs, fire and building safety, disabled adaptations, asset improvement, stores, purchasing and waste, call handling and customer support, this is a high-performing team operating on the front line with a truly vital role to play in ensuring safe living and working conditions for residents and employees of Gateshead.

You will be working as a Joiner undertaking joinery repairs, refurbishment and upgrades to all property types within the Council’s property portfolio and as required in line with business need. You will undertake minor cross‑trade work to support the service ‘one front door approach’, be proactive in all aspects of health and safety, and work collaboratively with the team to deliver positive outcomes for our customers.

The service operates from 8am to 8pm to meet customer need, therefore, there may be a requirement for some later working. We also operate an out of hours arrangement and employees will be asked to participate.

• Work individually or as part of a team to undertake high‑quality joinery on Gateshead Council Housing stock.
• Undertake works in association with other trades.
• Carry out minor cross‑trade work to support the service ‘one front door approach’ and deliver the service customer promise.
• Liaise with customers and subcontractors to provide a responsive service.
• Conduct a continual programme of risk assessment in relation to your role.
• Use both electronic and paper‑based systems to accurately record the use of labour and materials against each job.
• Demonstrate excellent conduct and behaviour which promotes cross‑service working to achieve an excellent service provision and outcomes for customers.
• Be proactive in all aspects of health and safety management to comply with current legislation, including CDM Regulations, promoting a culture of good health and safety practice within the working environment, in line with Council policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and regulations.
• Understanding of the construction industry.
• Experience in joinery repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to undertake all aspects of joinery work.
• Experience working at height, on scaffolding, and in confined spaces.
• NVQ Level 2 and Diploma in Joinery, or equivalent qualification, or relevant experience.
• Full driving licence or access to appropriate mobility support.
• Current CSCS Card, or willingness to work towards obtaining the qualification.
• Willingness to undertake additional corporate or trade training as required.

• Competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience.
• Outstanding pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave: 28 days, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council) plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
• Flexible working hours: 08:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 16:00 Friday. Every four weeks a RDO day.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric and hybrid car scheme.
• Exclusive discounts and salary‑sacrifice options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. At Gateshead Council we are an employer who embraces, welcomes diversity, who’s truly inclusive and who demonstrates equality for all. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.