Carpenter/joiner

**VIY - Hiring Skilled Tradespeople**

**Freelance | Up to £130 - £150/day | Various Locations across the North East**

**Who We Need**:
We are looking for experienced Joiner/carpenter with P&D skills or a Multi trade operative with particular focus on carpenters/joiners, painters, and builders to deliver projects and mentor/coach young volunteers.

You will have to be confident in teaching your skills. We are looking for someone whose hands-on expertise and professional insight will be vital in helping some of the most vulnerable young people in our society to build confidence, technical skills, and real-world knowledge.

This role is perfect for an enthusiastic and creative contractor who enjoys leading a team, supporting young people and communities.

**The Role**:

- To Manage VIY community projects
- **Mentor** and train young people in **trade skills**:

- Help young people work towards **City & Guilds accreditation**:

- Oversee site **H&S** supporting team and young people

Hands on multi trade experienced/qualifications, site management and H&S experience
Passion for mentoring young people with ability to motivate and support individuals (experience preferred but not essential)
Able to guide, support, and inspire the next generation of tradespeople

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- **What We Offer**:
**£130 - £150/day** (based on experience & mentoring skills)
- Contribution towards travel expenses
- Opportunities to grow into leadership roles
- Certified training to support you in the role
- Flexible working

**Requirements**:
**DBS check required**(organised and paid for by VIY)

Full Clean Driving licence and access to own vehicle required

**Responsibilities**:
Hands-on trade work + mentoring
Work alongside and support mentors, youth engagement team and assessors
Support young people in gaining hands on experience in trade skills
Ensure safety & safeguarding policies are followed

Work with Project manager on site audits/material lists and project delivery

**Join Us**
Be part of a team making a real difference in young people’s lives while working on meaningful community projects.

**Job Type**: Freelance

Pay: £130.00-£150.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking

**Experience**:

- Carpentry: 5 years (required)
- Youth work: 3 years (preferred)
- Site H&S management: 3 years (preferred)
- P&D: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Full drivers license and access to a vehicle (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person