Multi Trade Builder; Freelance

Position: Multi Trade Builder (Freelance)
Job Title:

Freelance Multi-Trade Construction Mentor / Instructor Locations:

South Wales (Key focus on Cardiff and Newport) Salary: £130 £ 150 per day (Depending on experience) Job Type: Freelance / Contract Benefits:
Subsidised travel, parking covered, and fully funded training opportunities

About the Role:

Join VIY (Volunteer It Yourself) and use your trade expertise to change young lives. We are expanding and seeking a Freelance Multi-Trade Construction Mentor to guide, support, and coach vulnerable young people on our funded Youth and Community Construction Skills projects. If you are a skilled freelancer looking to give back, inspire the next generation, and diversify your income away from standard site grind, this is your opportunity.

Your Impact:
Mentor & Train:
Teach young people practical trade skills, with a core focus on Carpentry and Painting & Decorating. Build Futures:
Help young people work towards formal City & Guilds accreditations. Deliver Projects:
Support VIY community build projects while maintaining hands-on trade work. Ensure Safety:
Oversee site Health & Safety, managing risks for your team and the young people.

What We Are Looking For :
Trade Expertise:
Strong hands-on multi-trade experience or qualifications (ideally Carpentry and P&D). Safety First:
Solid understanding of site management and Health & Safety procedures. People

Skills:

A passion for motivating, supporting, and guiding young individuals (prior mentoring experience is preferred but not essential). Communication:
Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with our youth engagement team and assessors.

Job Requirements:

Mobility: A full clean UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Background Check:
This post involves regulated activity and requires an Enhanced DBS check. (This will be organized and paid for by VIY. A criminal record will not automatically bar you from employment; all applications are assessed fairly on a case-by-case basis).

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay: £130 to £150 per day. Expenses Covered:
Subsidised travel and fully covered parking costs. Professional Growth:
Access to a range of training opportunities (ideal for expanding your freelance skill set).

Purpose:

The unique chance to make a tangible, positive social impact every day.