Role: Joiner
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week - You will be required to work these hours in accordance with the needs and requirements of the service, between the hours of 6am and 8pm Monday to Friday
Worker Type: Off-site worker
Salary: Grade H – starting salary is £37,563 per annum (level 1), rising to £40,444 per annum (level 4)
We are looking for talented individuals to join our workforce as Joiners - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.
About the Role
As an experienced Joiner, you will contribute to the provision of good quality rented housing, and the achievement of high levels of tenant satisfaction, improving the landlord and tenant relationships, and protecting health and safety.
You will be responsible for any joinery or carpentry item including but not limited to; roof structures, staircases, walkways and balustrades, banisters, skirtings, architraves, handrails, flooring, kitchen units, worktops, aqua boarding, glazing, fencing and gates where it is NCC Housing’s responsibility. We will look to you to maintain the structure of the property include all those elements which give a dwelling its essential appearance, stability and shape, and those that provide protection from the climate.
We will also expect you to be able to complete relevant associated work for example small elements of bricklaying or plaster patching to facilitate completion of repairs in one visit.
We are currently looking for Joiners with experience of working on doors and window fitting projects/work streams, as well as individuals with experience of soffit, fascia and guttering workstreams.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience of working in all aspects of joinery and carpentry work, including experience of working on doors and window fitting projects/workstreams, or soffit, fascia and guttering workstreams.
- Qualified, certified & trained Joiner to NVQ3 or C&G Advance Craft.
- Full and valid, UK driving licence.
- Experience of communicating with customers with differing needs.
- Experience of carrying out investigations and tests to identify faults and the root cause of issues and implement lasting solutions.
- A well organised and a methodical approach to completing tasks and prioritisation skills.
You can find the job description for this post here.
Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 6 requirements listed above in your CV & supporting document.
We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) can be a helpful tool when preparing your application. AI can guide you, but only your own words and experiences truly matter – we want to see the real you. All examples and statements must be your own, accurate, and reflect your true experience and values. AI tools do not understand context, think critically, or assess the reliability of information, which means AI-generated responses can feel generic and may not accurately represent who you are. We recruit fairly and inclusively – showing your real self is what helps you succeed. For more information please click here.
Closing Date: 27th September 2026 (11:59pm) - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews: w/c 12th October 2026 – Please note, this is subject to change.
If you have any queries about the role or the recruitment process, please contact us via email: [email protected]
If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: http://emss.org.uk/support
By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
About UsThank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.
In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:
- 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
- Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
- Smart Working – to support your work life balance
- Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!
Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair, inclusive and Disability Confident Employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.
If you are a disabled candidate and wish to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this within your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families.
We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the LGBTQ+ community, or are disabled. These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we are committed to better reflecting the communities we serve.
We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and encourage candidates to discuss this with us during the recruitment process.
Skills Required
- Experience in all aspects of joinery and carpentry, including doors and window fitting or soffit, fascia and guttering work.
- Qualified, certified and trained to NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Advanced Craft.
- Full and valid UK driving licence.
- Experience communicating with customers with differing needs.
- Experience investigating and testing to identify faults and root causes, then implementing lasting solutions.
- Well-organised, methodical approach with task prioritisation skills.
What We Do
Nottingham City Council is the local authority for the city of Nottingham in the East Midlands region of England. It is focused on becoming a renewed council that delivers for local people and leads the city forward, with a vision to build a flourishing, inclusive, and sustainable city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
