Joiner Job York UK - Local Gov Trade Role — Columbus
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This is a fully on-site, location-dependent trade role based in York, England. It requires physical presence at customer properties in and around York on a fixed schedule (Monday–Friday, with a mandatory call-out rota). There is no remote or location-independent component whatsoever.
For digital nomads or remote workers, this role is not compatible with a travel lifestyle. Key constraints include:
- Fixed hours: 08:00–16:00 Mon–Thu and 08:00–15:30 Fri — no async or flexible schedule
- Mandatory call-out rota: Requires you to be physically available in York outside regular hours
- UK residency effectively required: This is a public sector (local government) position, almost certainly requiring the right to work in the UK
If you are a skilled tradesperson looking to settle in York, the role does offer solid stability — a Local Government Pension, up to 30 days leave, and job-share options signal a strong work-life balance for those based locally.
For nomads: Instead of this role, look for remote project management, estimating, or CAD/design roles within the construction and joinery sector, which increasingly offer location-flexible contracts.
Are you an experienced joiner who wants to help make a positive difference in your community?
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
You will be working as part of a team helping to provide an efficient, responsive, high quality repairs service to our customers in and around the York area, alongside administrative support.
Working hours will be 08:00–16:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00–15:30 on Friday, including a mandatory call-out rota.
About YouWe are looking for someone with:
- Excellent joinery skills
- Good communication and customer service skills to deliver a consistent positive customer experience
- High attention to detail to ensure repairs are carried out to a high-quality standard
If you're looking for a role that gives you the chance to directly improve the lives of local residents and want to be part of our team, we'd love to hear from you.
This post is suitable as a job share opportunity.
For more information, or an informal discussion, please contact Stacey Hall (Area Team Leader) at [email protected] or on 07860943048.
Closing date: Sunday 13 September at 12 midnight
Interview date: W/C 20/09/2026
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