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Are you a qualified joiner and want to help us make a positive difference in your community? We’re looking for a skilled and motivated joiner to join our Voids Team, helping us bring empty properties back into use quickly and to a high standard. You’ll carry out a variety of joinery tasks, working alongside other trades and contractors to ensure homes are safe, secure, and ready for new tenants. Based at Hazel Court, you will be responsible for completing joinery repairs and refurbishments in void properties across the city. You’ll work closely with colleagues in Building Services to deliver high-quality work that meets our safety and quality standards.
Working hours are 08:00–16:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00–15:30 on Friday, with the possibility of participating in an out-of-hours call‑out rota.
About You
* Qualified joiner with experience in domestic property repairs and refurbishments.
* Take pride in work, reliable, works well independently and as part of a team.
* Commitment to customer service and safe working practices.
* Full UK driving licence required.
Our Offer To You
* Competitive salary (plus standby and overtime rates).
* Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Salary sacrifice opportunity for Additional Voluntary Contributions to your pension.
* 25 days paid annual leave per year, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service.
* Health & Wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programme.
* Comprehensive staff benefits package including high street shopping discounts and local savings.
* Supportive management who value your contribution and recognise the need for a healthy work/life balance.
This post is not suitable as a job share opportunity.
As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level B2.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Rob Graham at Robert.Graham@york.gov.uk.
Closing date: Sunday 30 November 2025 at 12 midnight.
Interview date: W/C 8 December 2025.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industry
Government Administration
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