Joiner (Council)

  • Ongoing Agency
  • Temporary
  • Duncrue, Belfast
  • £12.93 per hour GBP

Bluestones Staffing

Bluestones Staffing is working with Belfast City Council to recruit a skilled and proactive Joiner for temporary cover.

Hours: 37 hours per week, 8am to 5pm

Job Type: Temporary ongoing via Agency

Rate of Pay: £12.93 per hour

Start Date: October 2024

The postholder will be responsible for providing joinery work as part of Belfast City Council’s property maintenance operations. This includes working on planned and reactive maintenance across council properties, ensuring that all duties are carried out in line with Health and Safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform a full range of joinery tasks, including benchwork and repairs in a building maintenance environment.
  • Undertake both reactive and planned maintenance across various council properties.
  • Work from technical drawings and specifications.
  • Identify, order, and collect materials as required.
  • Provide job costing and time-recording information as needed.
  • Participate in a 24-hour emergency callout service if required.
    Erect and dismantle scaffolding when necessary, working at heights.
  • Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation, including CDM regulations.
  • Drive council vehicles when required.
  • Assist with on-the-job training for new staff, apprentices, and contractors.

Essential Criteria:

  • Time-served Joiner or equivalent qualification (e.g., City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 and 2 Certificates in Craft and Advanced Craft in Carpentry and Joinery).
  • Full, current driving licence or access to transport to meet the job’s requirements.
  • At least one year’s relevant experience in:
    – Working in a building maintenance environment.
    – Undertaking benchwork and joinery repairs to commercial properties.
    – Understanding of personal responsibility for health and safety, including using appropriate PPE.
  • Ability to complete standard documentation clearly and accurately.

If you’re interested in this position, please apply below or contact Chelsea on 028 95 219 313 for more information.

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