Builder Work, Jobs in Taunton, Som (with Salaries)

Multi-skilled Builder
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £28,598 - £32,061 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
9d
Groundworks Quantity Surveyor
K & J Hodge Contractors Ltd —Taunton
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
Quick apply
9d
Carpenter/Builder
Harotts LTD —Weston-super-Mare
- Up to £200 a day
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Driving
- Construction
Quick apply
General Builder (Self-Employed)
Foxford & Webber SW Ltd —Tiverton
- From £22.50 an hour
- Driving
- Power tools
- Construction
- Free parking
Quick apply
6d
Carpenter
Adsborough Builders —Taunton
- £240 a day
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Driving
- Construction
Quick apply
13h
Quantity Surveyor/Estimator
Hi-Tech Property Services —Ilminster
- £30,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Quick apply
2d
General Builder
Adams Group UK —North Somerset
- £170 - £210 a day
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
Assistant Site Manager
BarrattDevelopments —Bridport
- Customer service
- Construction
10d
Branch Manager
Huws Gray Group —Cannington
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
LGV Driver
Bradfords Building Supplies —Taunton
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Hire Manager
Travis Perkins —Bridgwater
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Employee discount
General Manager
Bradfords Building Supplies —Honiton
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Customer Service Representative - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Toolstation —Bridgwater
- £12.87 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
2d
Internal Sales Assistant
RGB Building Supplies —Wiveliscombe
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Assistant Branch Manager
Huws Gray Group —Cannington
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Transport Contract Manager
Toolstation —Bridgwater
- Full-time
- Contracts
- Communication skills
6d
Site Manager
BarrattDevelopments —Tiverton
- Construction
- Leadership
10d
Transport First Line Manager
DHL —Bridgwater
- £32,511.97 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
- Free parking
Independent Financial Adviser
James and Associates Financial Services Ltd —Minehead
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Financial services
- In-person
Quick apply
14d
Finance Business Partner (Marketing)
Toolstation —Bridgwater
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
8d

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Multi-skilled Builder

Somerset Council -
Taunton

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£28,598 - £32,061 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

GCSE
Microsoft Office
BTEC
Communication skills

Full job description

Date: 2 Jun 2026

Location: Taunton, GB, TA21 9AD

Company: Somerset Council

Multi-skilled Builder

Closing date: 16/06/2026

Salary: £28,598 - £32,061 per annum.

Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027.

Role summary

You’ll be playing a critical role in ensuring that Somerset Council’s housing stock is repaired and maintained. Working to council standards and statutory requirements, you’ll be helping to service over 5,600 communal areas, tenanted properties and empty homes.

You’ll be responsible for a range of repairs to walls, floors, fencing and brickwork. You’ll be responsible for resolving defects causing damp and mould. You will also be asked to complete various other trade repairs, such as tiling and painting. You will also be skilled in rendering and skimming as key tasks.

We’re looking for a multi-skilled builder who is flexible with their work and confident in all facets of the role. You will need to be confident in multiple aspects of the job, with the ability to problem solve and make decisions on appropriate courses of action.

What you’ll do - key responsibilities

Carry out various repairs services, including but not limited to: Stonework repairs, fencing repairs, repairs to paths and floors, patch plastering and re-plastering of entire walls / rooms.
Carry out repairs to properties affected with damp and mould.
Ensure all works timelines are planned and managed, ensuring follow up visits are avoided.
Provide support on contracts or project work, oversee works carried out by contractors and raise concerns regarding any poor performance.
Liaise with repairs and voids supervisors, other trade teams, and external contractors.
Have commercial awareness when costing jobs.

What we’re looking for – knowledge, experience & skills

Essential

Good general standard of education (minimum to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Mathematics Grades C/4 or above)
Evidence of continuing development of professional and management skills, e.g. through training, qualification and/or experience.
Relevant qualifications in the built environment / construction for example: BTEC or HNC, HND or equivalent experience.
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office
Demonstrates a range of management skills - able to deploy resources and staff, manage change and respond flexibly.
Organised, conscientious, energy, drive, confident and assertive.
Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety legislation such as Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and Management of Health and Safety Regulations.
Working knowledge of relevant regulations e.g. building regulations, decent homes and Landlord and Tenant Act 1987
Compliance requirements in relation to housing and communal areas.
Excellent communication skills both written and oral, with a good telephone manner.
Use of electronic systems for workload, completion of repairs and reporting of concerns.
Good interpersonal skills.
Flexibility and ability to multi-task.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Problem solving & decision making.

Desirable

Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)
City and Guilds maintenance operations NVQ2 (plastering, tiling, carpentry, painting, and decorating. Kitchen fitting, flooring, screeding etc). Membership of a professional body, where such a relevant body exists.
Apprenticeship served.
Health and Safety Qualification
A demonstrable track record and consistent achievement at professional level within an organisation of comparable scope and complexity.
Able to demonstrate understanding, experience and knowledge of policy and activities within your area of expertise.
Relevant Local Government experience and understanding of the whole Local Government sector and its current challenges.
Facilitates organisational, individual, and personal learning and development.
Political sensitivity and commitment to public service ethos.
Experience with working with elected members, or in a political environment.

Additional Information

This role in on a fixed-term contract until March 31 2027.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week.

A significant part of the role involves working away from the office in all weathers when safe to do so. The types of building will vary and conditions may be poor. You may encounter working in confined spaces or working at height.

28 days of annual leave (additional to bank holidays)

Regretfully, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Gavin Simpson, Responsive Repairs Supervisor, via email at [email protected].

A full job description will be provided to shortlisted candidates or on request.

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