Carpenter

Company: South Hams District Council

Salary: £28,142 - £28,142

Hours: Full-time

Location: Totnes, TQ9 9EN

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 13 Aug 2026

Closing date: 31 Aug 2026

Summary

South Hams District Council & West Devon Borough Council have an exciting opportunity within their Property Services team for an experienced Carpenter. As a local authority we believe passionately about delivering quality Council services and we need great operatives to support us in our ambitions. The successful candidate will have gained their knowledge and experience from working on a variety of different projects within the construction/maintenance industry.

Within this role you'll be responsible for a wide range of planned, reactive, maintenance and project carpentry works across the council's asset portfolio. You will join a team of qualified and experienced operatives (Electricians, Plumbers, masons and multi skilled operatives) and be supported by administrative and managerial staff.

Although primarily required as a carpenter, we're looking for someone who displays a positive attitude, a willingness to learn new skills and the ability to turn their hands to most aspects of the construction industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in carpentry, proficiency with tools, the ability to deliver high-quality workmanship within set timeframes and last but not least, be a great team player.

The successful candidate will be welcomed into a team that has a great attitude towards health & safety and you'll be supported by the organisation to promote this within your role. Varied and wide-ranging, challenging and engaging, the work you'll undertake will include day to day reactive repairs and planned maintenance across our picturesque districts where two days are never the same. You will be expected to maintain a commitment to safety, accuracy and excellence in all tasks. Either working alone under your own initiative or as an important part of a larger team on project work, we ask that applicants have a flexible approach to their workday to meet the demands of the role.

A driving licence is essential as you will be working in both South Hams and West Devon. In return we will provide you with a vehicle, tools and equipment, uniform, training as standard and a 37hr Monday to Friday working week.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the recruiting manager for a chat if there's anything you want to talk about before you apply.

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Devon.

What we offer………

Great training and development opportunities within a supportive team environment.
In addition to this we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

We promote a healthy work-life balance.
Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
Discounts in local fitness centres.
Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
Discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Cain Foskett, Property Services Team Leader - cain.foskett@swdevon.gov.uk or 01803 861107. Previous applicants need not apply.

If this opportunity interests you, please click the apply button to get started.

Closing date: Monday 31 August 2026

Interviews are expected to be held on: Monday 14 September 2026

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South Hams District Council & West Devon Borough Council have an exciting opportunity within their Property Services team for an experienced Carpenter. As a local authority we believe passionately about delivering quality Council services and we need great operatives to support us in our ambitions. The successful candidate will have gained their knowledge and experience from working on a variety of different projects within the construction/maintenance industry. Within this role you'll be responsible for a wide range of planned, reactive, maintenance and project carpentry works across the council's asset portfolio. You will join a team of qualified and experienced operatives (Electricians, Plumbers, masons and multi skilled operatives) and be supported by administrative and managerial staff. Although primarily required as a carpenter, we're looking for someone who displays a positive attitude, a willingness to learn new skills and the ability to turn their hands to most aspects of the construction industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in carpentry, proficiency with tools, the ability to deliver high-quality workmanship within set timeframes and last but not least, be a great team player. The successful candidate will be welcomed into a team that has a great attitude towards health & safety and you'll be supported by the organisation to promote this within your role. Varied and wide-ranging, challenging and engaging, the work you'll undertake will include day to day reactive repairs and planned maintenance across our picturesque districts where two days are never the same. You will be expected to maintain a commitment to safety, accuracy and excellence in all tasks. Either working alone under your own initiative or as an important part of a larger team on project work, we ask that applicants have a flexible approach to their workday to meet the demands of the role.

A driving licence is essential as you will be working in both South Hams and West Devon. In return we will provide you with a vehicle, tools and equipment, uniform, training as standard and a 37hr Monday to Friday working week. We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the recruiting manager for a chat if there's anything you want to talk about before you apply. We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Devon. What we offer……… Great training and development opportunities within a supportive team environment. In addition to this we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

We promote a healthy work-life balance .
Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
Discounts in local fitness centres.
Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
Discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.

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