Joiner

BSNI are working with Belfast City Council to recruit a Joiner – Manual Labour. This role is temporary.

Employment type
Temporary
Number of people required
2
Target start date
05 May 2026
Duration
12 Weeks
Hours per week
37

Rate
PAYE: £15.82 per hour

Job location
Duncrue Industrial Estate, 31-51 Duncrue Road, Belfast, BT3 9BP, United Kingdom

Main purpose of job

To be responsible to the Area Contract Manager (Building) or other appropriate officer to undertake work within the property maintenance operation either individually or as part of a team.

Summary of responsibilities and personal duties

To carry out the full range of work associated with their particular trade.

To carry out reactive and planned maintenance work in any council property.

To work from working drawings supplied.

To identify, order and collect required materials.

To provide as required all job-costing and time-recording information.

To participate in a 24-hour emergency callout service if so required.

To participate in training as required.

To assist in on-the-job coaching and training, for example, new employees, contractors and temporarily assigned apprentices and other relevant staff.
To drive council vehicles as and when required.

To erect and dismantle scaffolding as required which involves working at heights.

To carry out all duties in compliance with Health and Safety at Work Legislation, CDM Legislation and Belfast City Council policies and procedures.
To motivate and manage any staff, that may be assigned, to the post holder to ensure effective service delivery and to be responsible for reviewing and implementing a proper staff training and development programme.
To participate in all induction and in-service training provided by Belfast City Council and in the induction and support of all newly appointed staff and other human resource management policies and procedures, as appropriate, including, absence management, disciplinary and grievance procedure.
To participate as directed in the councils recruitment and selection procedures.
To act in accordance with the council and departmental policies and procedures including customer care, equal opportunities, health and safety, safeguarding and any pertinent legislation.
To undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the council.
To undertake such other relevant duties as may from time to time be required.
This job description has been written at a time of significant organisational change and it will be subject to review and amendment as the demands of the role and the organisation evolve.  Therefore, the post-holder will be required to be flexible, adaptable and aware that s/he may be asked to perform tasks, duties and responsibilities which are not specifically detailed in the job description but which are commensurate with the role.

Essential criteria

Qualifications and experience

Applicants must, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms:

be a time-served Joiner or possess relevant qualifications, for example, City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 and 2 Certificates in Craft and Advanced Craft in Carpentry and Joinery;
possess a full, current driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland, or access to a form of transport which enables them to meet the requirements of the post in full[1]; and
be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least one years relevant experience in each of the following two areas:
working in a building maintenance environment; and
undertaking benchwork and joinery repairs to commercial properties.
 

Special skills and attributes

Applicants must also be able to demonstrate evidence that they possess the following special skills and attributes, which may be tested at interview:

Team working skills: the ability to be an effective team member, contributing to the success of the team and the achievement of objectives.

Customer care skills: the ability to respond appropriately to all customers including members of the public, council officers and elected representatives in a helpful and positive way, creating a good impression and enhancing the reputation of the council.

Health and safety awareness: an understanding of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety compliance including the use of appropriate PPE to protect other council employees and members of the public

Oral communication skills: the ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, line management and members of the public.

Equal opportunities: an awareness of and personal commitment to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.

Decision making skills: the ability to make decisions about individual working and to make operational decisions that affect others and contribute to the achievement of operational objectives to tight deadlines.

Written communication skills: the ability to write clearly and complete standard documents.

[1] The employee specification for this post requires candidates to have a full, current driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland, or, access to a form of transport which enables them to meet the requirements of the post in full.  Please be advised that this alternative is a reasonable adjustment specifically for applicants with disabilities who, as a result of their disability, are unable to hold a full, current driving licence.  Please also be advised that, given the business need for the post holder to drive council-owned vehicles on a daily basis in order to carry out to transport tools, equipment and building supplies to fulfil the duties of the post, the reasonableness of this adjustment will be thoroughly assessed prior to any appointment being made.

For more information contact Jessica or Debbie on 02895219313

BSNI are an acting recruitment agency.