Job Description

Salary

31,161 - 39,469 per annum (Career Grade) + 54.58 tool allowance per month

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

South

Job category/type

Housing Maintenance

Date posted

05/08/2025

Not a fan of office life? Prefer hands-on work with real impact?

We're growing our team and looking for a

Multi-trade Carpenter

to join our friendly and professional in-house workforce. If you're highly skilled, take pride in your craft, and enjoy variety in your day, this could be the perfect role for you.

As part of our team, you'll be responsible for delivering

Void and Responsive repairs

to our social housing stock--making a real difference in the lives of our residents.

What will you be doing?

This role is ideal for someone with expertise in

two primary trades

, including:

Carpentry

: 2nd fix works such as flooring, staircase and balustrades, kitchen installations, doors, mouldings, glazing, and fencing.

Plus another trade

: You'll also bring skills from a related trade to support a wide range of repairs. Plumbing, plastering or locksmith advantageous.


You'll need to work independently, follow strict Health & Safety guidelines, and always maintain a high-quality standard of workmanship.

What's in it for you?

Salary

: 31,161 - 39,469 (Career Grade)

Tool Allowance

: 54.58 per month

Annual Leave

: 26-27 days + bank holidays

Vehicle

: Council fleet vehicle for business use (subject to availability and fuel deduction for home-to-base travel)

Pension

: Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC Provision

Support

: Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 legal, financial & personal advice)

Perks

: Discounts at major retailers, restaurants & supermarkets

Cycle to Work Scheme

: Save up to 40 percent on bikes and accessories

Reactive or Void?

You'll work across both

Void (empty property)

and

Reactive (day-to-day)

repairs.

Ready to bring your skills to a team that values craftsmanship and community impact? Apply now and help us keep our homes safe, functional, and welcoming.

About us.

As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.

At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that's why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We're keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.

We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)

If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.

To view full details of what you can expect from working for NFDC and to view the full job description, please click on the candidate pack attached.

Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work: Working for NFDC

This post requires an Enhanced DBS check - You must include details and dates of 'spent' convictions, cautions and reprimands and final warnings.

After reading the job description of what the role will involve, you feel you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Wesley Pay (Repairs Supervisor) on 07467 434871.

Closing date:

11pm on Sunday 24 August 2025

Interview Date:

Week commencing 1st September 2025