Job Title: Joiner/Multi Skilled Tradesperson
Responsible to: Buildings Manager/Maintenance Manager/Project Manager
Location: Raby Estate – Shropshire
Hours: 39 hours per week as per contract
Salary: Competitive depending on experience
Job Ref: VA197-2025
The Raby Estate comprises substantial landholdings and trading operations in Co. Durham and Shropshire that are owned by Lord Barnard.
Raby Castle near Staindrop has been the home of the Vane family for generations and is open to visitors. Lord and Lady Barnard seek to develop the Castle and grounds so that it becomes one of the foremost visitor attractions in the North.
Agriculture is also an important source of income for the Estate. As well as the Estate’s own Home Farm in Raby Park, there are many tenanted farms and a large number of houses and cottages in villages around Teesdale, many are whitewashed farmsteads and houses where families have been tenants for several generations.
Ownerships across Raby’s landholdings vary between Lord Barnard personally and assorted settlements including the Shropshire 1991 Settlement, Raby Maintenance Fund, the Raby Settled Estates and Lord Barnard’s 2018 Marwood Settlement.
Raby Estate business operations include in-house farms, let farms and residential property, visitor attractions and sporting enterprises across 3 Estates in Co. Durham and Shropshire.
Overview of role:
Raby Estates are embarking upon major property refurbishment programme, and we are looking to recruit a hardworking and dedicated multi skilled tradesperson into our busy Buildings team to undertake the refurbishment and maintenance of our existing residential properties and farmhouses.
Job Requirements:
- Time Served and experienced Joiner
- Ability to make all types of windows, traditional sash windows and doors
- Possess a quality and attention to detail mindset
- Creating cutting lists where required
- Interpreting drawings
- Maintain equipment and tools in good working condition to ensure health and safety
- Must be competent and able to use Bench joinery tools and Workshop machines such as: planer, spindle moulder, bandsaw, panel saw, planer thicknesser, crosscut saw , mortiser.
- Must have a valid driving licence
What we need to see
This is an exciting position, and the successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, a good eye for detail, be able to work independently showing initiative to complete tasks on time and on budget and be willing and flexible to undertake all other reasonable duties as may be delegated from time to time.
Ideally candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of construction experience, good construction knowledge, preferably with an interest and experience in working on traditional properties. NVQ level 2 of above would be preferred but not essential.
What We Have to Offer
- Attractive salary
- 33 days holiday, including statutory holidays
- Group Pension Scheme with a 7.7% employer contribution with the option to salary sacrifice
- Group Life Insurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Buy/Sell Holiday Scheme
- Free on-site car parking
- Discounts at Raby retail and food outlets
- Discounts for stays at Raby’s High Force Hotel
- Complimentary access to Raby Castle and High Force leisure attractions
- A behind-the-scenes tour of Raby Castle
- Invitations to Raby Estate social events throughout the year
- Opportunity for professional growth, including leadership training to strengthen your skills.
How to apply
If you feel you have the necessary skills, experience, and personality to undertake this role, please apply below.
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