Job Description

Job description
Are you a skilled joiner looking for a rewarding role? Sheffield City Council is offering a

rare and fantastic opportunity

to join our Corporate Repairs Team, working on the upkeep and improvement of our Corporate Buildings.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and reliable joiner to join our Coporate Repairs Team. This role involves carrying out high quality joinery repairs across a variety of council-owned properties such as office accommodation, libraries, community centres etc. Ensuring safe, functional and well-maintained buildings for the residents of Sheffield. This is a hand-on position where your expertise and experience will directly contribute to the safety, efficiency and longevity of our building assets.



As a joiner within Sheffield City Council's Corporate Repairs Team you will play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing our buildings.

Key Responsibilities

Able to perform a variety of joinery tasks in a repairs and maintenance environment, such as fitting doors, windows, skirting, cabinetry, fascia, sofffits etc Repair and maintain wooden structures and fixures in Council Buildings Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications Work collaboratively with other trades and council teams to complete projects efficiently Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and council policies

What we are looking for

Proven experience as a qualified joiner or carpenter delivering joinery repairs in a repairs and maintenance environment Experience of working in a repairs and maintenance environment Ability to work independantly and as part of a team Commitment to high standards of workmanship and health and safety compliance Flexibility to respond to urgent repair needs when necessary Must have NVQ Level 3 in Joinery

Why join us?

Work for a prestigious local authority dedicated to investing in its workforce and community Enjoy a stable, well-paid position with excellent pension and benefits Be part of a supportive team focussed on continous development and excellence Contribute to the upkeep of key civic buildings that service Sheffield's residents

Hours

Full time, Monday to Friday, 37 hours



This is a

truly rare opportunity

to join Sheffield City Council's Corporate Repairs Team and make a meaningful impact on the City's Corporate Estate. If you are a motivated joiner seeking a fulfilling career with excellent prospects, we want to hear from you!

All successfull candidates will be required to complete an Enchanced Children's Barred List DBS.

For further information about the role responsibilities and the selection process, please refer to the job description and the detailed person specification. Informal enquiries are very welcome. Please telephone Michael Lyne to discuss the role further on 07391738718.



We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.



It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.



Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form.



Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.



If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.



Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our New job evaluation process to be introduced at Sheffield City Council | Sheffield City Council

Job details

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Job reference
REQ003944
Date posted
19/01/2026
Application closing date
01/02/2026
Location
Sheffield
Salary
Grade 6 33,143 to 37,280
Package
1 Permanent Position
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Blank
Job category/type
Construction and Building Maintenance