Job Description

Carpenter / Joiner - Join NY Highways' new Property Services division!

Location:

Across North Yorkshire

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Salary:

From 34,796.66 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?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting new chapter for NY Highways Property as we expand our 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 and helping craft the future of our service while enjoying the stability and support of a forward-thinking organisation.

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: https://nyresourcing.co.uk/ny-highways-opportunities/ny-highways-opportunities-current-vacancies/#

Why Join Us?

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.

NY Highways Property

provides maintenance services across North Yorkshire. We operate in close partnership with North Yorkshire Council, combining a commercial focus with public sector values. While we work closely with the Council, NY Highways Property is an independent business and not part of the Council itself.

Please note:

In due course this role will be working in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It will then require an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List and enhanced vetting, as part of our commitment to safeguarding.

Closing Date:

Midnight, Monday 13th October
We will shortlist and interview as this advert is live so, please apply now and we will update you as soon as possible

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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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 34,796.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Store discount
Application question(s):

Do you have NVQ Level 3 Joinery or equivalent, such as Time Served
Licence/Certification:

CSCS Gold Card (preferred) UK Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person