Reference: CBC26081
Salary details: £36,581 to £39,481 per year (plus annual tool allowance of £750 prorated)
Job term: Permanent
Appointment type: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Stonegravels Depot
Department: Housing
Division: Housing Property Services
CBC26081 - Job description and person specification.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Joiner to join our Repairs and Maintenance team. The varied role includes day-to-day repairs and maintenance, as well as refurbishment work in council homes across Chesterfield.
You will carry out a full range of joinery and carpentry work, from responsive repairs through to capital refurbishment projects. Experience of other associated trades, such as plumbing, bricklaying and plastering, would be advantageous but is not essential.
About you
The successful applicant will:
- hold an NVQ in joinery or carpentry, or an equivalent qualification
- have a positive, can-do approach and welcome the opportunity to help make our Housing Property Services team even more successful
- work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- be hardworking, proactive and able to use their initiative
- have excellent people skills and treat residents with care and compassion.
Previous experience of working in social housing would be beneficial, although it is not essential
What we offer
In return, you will receive a competitive salary, generous annual leave, access to an attractive pension scheme and a range of other benefits available to Chesterfield Borough Council employees.
We will also support your ongoing training and personal development.
Chesterfield Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and welcome applications regardless of age, race, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.
How to apply
CVs are not accepted for this vacancy, please download and complete the application form and return it by email to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk. Your application must be received no later than the closing date shown below.
See our guide to applying for tips on how to complete your application form and for details of other ways to apply.
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.
Closing date: 13 October 2026
Provisional interview date: to be confirmed
Job application form
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Please refer to the competency framework when filling out the application form.