Job Description

Location:

Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Salary:

From 34,796 per year + Overtime opportunities

Craft a career with NY Highways Property

Are you a skilled Carpenter or Joiner looking for a role that offers variety, stability, and the chance to make a real impact?



Join NY Highways Property as part of our dedicated Property Services team. You'll work on a mix of capital projects and responsive maintenance across a wide range of commercial properties. From first fix to final finishes, your craftsmanship will help maintain and improve essential infrastructure across the county.



This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll be part of a supportive team, delivering high-quality joinery services while ensuring safety and compliance at every step.

What You'll Be Doing

Carrying out 1st and 2nd fix joinery across commercial sites Supporting emergency repairs, planned maintenance, and capital projects Operating trade-specific tools and constructing access platforms Collaborating with supervisors, contractors, and internal teams Assisting with planning, risk assessments, and digital reporting Mentoring apprentices and contributing to team development

What We're Looking For

NVQ Level 3 in Joinery (or equivalent time-served experience) CSCS Gold Card Full UK Driving Licence Experience in both 1st and 2nd fix joinery Understanding of Health & Safety practices Experience across multiple trades in property maintenance Flexibility to travel and participate in on-call rota Enhanced DBS check (Children's Barred List)

Desirable (or willingness to train):

PASMA certification Manual Handling, Safe Dig, Abrasive Wheels, Banksman training Nail Gun Awareness, Face Fit, Asbestos Awareness Working at Height certification Emergency First Aid training

Read the full job description here

Why Join Us?

At NY Highways, we invest in our people. Here's what you can expect:


Competitive Pay & Progression: Annual pay reviews and opportunities to move up the pay scale as you grow in your role. Generous holiday allowance: 24 days + bank holidays (increasing annually up to 5 years) Job Security: A strong partnership with North Yorkshire Council ensures a steady pipeline of public and private sector work. Training & Development: Access to a wide range of training courses to help you upskill and advance your career. Inclusive Culture: We value diversity and are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Click here to explore our full benefits package.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and complete our short application form today. Interviews will be held throughout the recruitment process, so early applications are encouraged.



For a confidential chat or help with your application, contact Ashley Benford (Resourcing Partner) - 07814 932389 or email ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk

Closing Date:

Midnight, Sunday 7th September 2025

Interviews are planned to be held between 10

th

- 17

th

September

We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.


NY Highways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.


We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.


At NY Highways, safety is a core principle. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our employees and the public. To maintain a safe work environment, we enforce a strict substance misuse policy. Employees must report to work fit for duty and free from drugs or alcohol. New employees will undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing, with random tests conducted throughout employment. Adherence to this policy is essential for upholding our safety standards and ensuring the integrity of our operations.

Carpenter Joiner

Posted:

26/08/2025

Closing date:

07/09/2025

Closing time:

23:59