We're a small team of people with big ambitions to create a better world together.
We are looking for passionate and ambitious individuals who are keen to join a team committed to making a difference.
If you thrive while doing work that changes lives and creating a positive impact on our planet, we want to hear from you!
Application Deadline: 09:00am on Tuesday 5 May 2026
First Round Interviews: Wednesday 13 May 2026 at Little Bryn Gwyn (SA3 1BG)
Planned Start date: ASAP
Construction Facilitator
South Wales
Full-time
Permanent employee
32,320 - 35,448 £ per year
Join the team!
What are we looking for?
As a Construction Facilitator, you play a key role in delivering sustainable construction activity at Down to Earth.
Down to Earth offers sustainable construction to participants from diverse backgrounds to improve education outcomes as well as improving well-being.
From building homes to community facilities, as a Construction Facilitator you will ensure that construction projects are safely, effectively, and meaningfully delivered with participants, combining strong practical skills with the ability to engage, support and develop others.
You will bring strong carpentry skills, as well as an understanding of build processes, sequencing, and safe working, with the ability to turn this into accessible, participant-led construction activity.
Alongside this, you will take ownership of the standards, quality, and consistency of construction environments, tools, and carpentry work across our sites.
Down to Earth offers sustainable construction to participants from diverse backgrounds to improve education outcomes as well as improving well-being.
From building homes to community facilities, as a Construction Facilitator you will ensure that construction projects are safely, effectively, and meaningfully delivered with participants, combining strong practical skills with the ability to engage, support and develop others.
You will bring strong carpentry skills, as well as an understanding of build processes, sequencing, and safe working, with the ability to turn this into accessible, participant-led construction activity.
Alongside this, you will take ownership of the standards, quality, and consistency of construction environments, tools, and carpentry work across our sites.
Responsibilities
Construction Support & Delivery Integration
- Take responsibility for maintaining safe systems of work across sites
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with RAMS and Down to Earth procedures
- Support facilitators and team members in understanding and applying safe construction practices
- Maintain high standards of site safety, organisation and risk awareness
- Identify hazards and take appropriate action to mitigate risk
- Support incident reporting and contribute to continuous improvement of systems
- Maintain all Down to Earth sites to a safe, functional and high-quality standard
- Carry out a wide range of repairs including building fabric, structures, fixtures and site infrastructure
- Maintain tools, equipment and plant, ensuring they are safe, fit for purpose and well organised
- Manage stock and ordering of materials, tools and consumables
- Ensure workshops and storage areas are well maintained, safe and efficient to use
- Support site setup and pack down across projects and programmes
- Provide carpentry training, advice and guidance to Group Facilitators and Support Workers
- Support the development of facilitator confidence in delivering construction-based activities
- Act as the bridge between construction standards and delivery, ensuring consistent quality across participant-led build work
- Offer practical demonstrations and coaching in tools, techniques and safe working practices
- Maintain and promote consistent standards in construction activity across delivery teams
- Take responsibility for maintaining safe systems of work across sites
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with RAMS and Down to Earth procedures
- Support facilitators and team members in understanding and applying safe construction practices
- Maintain high standards of site safety, organisation and risk awareness
- Identify hazards and take appropriate action to mitigate risk
- Support incident reporting and contribute to continuous improvement of systems
- Support documentation of maintenance schedules, inspections and repairs
- Contribute to improving systems for tracking tools, equipment and site assets
- Work with the wider team to ensure construction and maintenance activity is well planned and recorded
- Work collaboratively with facilitators and the wider team to support delivery
- Share knowledge openly and support others to develop their skills
- Take initiative in identifying issues and opportunities across sites
- Contribute to a positive, supportive and solutions-focused team culture
- Be open to feedback and support continuous improvement across the organisation
Working hours and location
We have an opening for a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week.
Our normal working hours are 8:30am - 4:30pm.
We mainly work Monday to Friday, however, occasionally we may require weekend work.
Our normal working hours are 8:30am - 4:30pm.
We mainly work Monday to Friday, however, occasionally we may require weekend work.
Salary range
£32,320 - £35,448 (subject to experience)
Purpose & Scope
You will work across all Down to Earth sites, bringing practical expertise in carpentry to both construction activity and programme delivery.
This role is centred on applying that expertise within a group-based, participant-led environment. You will work closely alongside the facilitation team, acting as the bridge between construction and programme delivery, ensuring that practical building activity becomes a high-quality learning experience.
You will play a key role in the organisation’s construction-based learning offer, using your skills to:
This role is centred on applying that expertise within a group-based, participant-led environment. You will work closely alongside the facilitation team, acting as the bridge between construction and programme delivery, ensuring that practical building activity becomes a high-quality learning experience.
You will play a key role in the organisation’s construction-based learning offer, using your skills to:
- Ensure carpentry and construction processes are accessible and engaging activities
- Support the development of skills that participants can experience
- Support facilitators to confidently deliver carpentry-based sessions
- Construction projects, in particular carpentry based
- Participant-led build activities across programmes
- Maintenance of buildings, tools, and construction environments
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential:
Desirable:
- NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent experience)
- Strong practical experience in carpentry and general construction
- Experience working on active construction sites or live build environments
- Experience maintaining buildings, tools and equipment
- Ability to support and train others in practical skills
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety and working to RAMS
- Understanding of build processes, sequencing, and safe systems of work
- Ability to adapt tasks for group and participant-led delivery
- Good problem-solving skills and practical judgement
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
- Full driving licence
Desirable:
- Experience working in community, training, or participant-based environments
- Experience supporting others to learn practical construction skills
- Knowledge of sustainable or traditional building methods
- PASMA / CSCS card or similar
- SSSTS / SMSTS (or willingness to work towards)
- First aid training (or willingness to obtain)
Benefits and work environment
- Having a positive impact on people and the planet
- 25 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays) plus additional annual leave after 5 years' service and other time off options
- 3% employer pension contributions
- Extensive training and team development
- Free access to our stunning sites for personal events
- Subsidised EV charging
Application process
Please submit an up to date CV detailing your relevant skills and experience, as well as a document containing answers to the following questions:
Deadline for applications:
9am on Tuesday 5th May 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 13th May 2026 at Little Bryn Gwyn (SA3 1BG)
Planned start date: ASAP
If you have any questions or difficulties in uploading the required documents please contact us via email on jobs@downtoearthproject.org.uk
1. Why you are the right person for this position
Based on the job description and person specification, please tell us why you are the right person for this position. Please provide specific examples of what you have achieved and what you have been personally responsible for – relevant to the role.
2. Sharing the vision
Tell us why you’re interested in joining Down to Earth.
Feel free to complete this section in any format (written/video/illustration etc) which communicates best for you.Deadline for applications:
9am on Tuesday 5th May 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 13th May 2026 at Little Bryn Gwyn (SA3 1BG)
Planned start date: ASAP
If you have any questions or difficulties in uploading the required documents please contact us via email on jobs@downtoearthproject.org.uk
About us
Who we are
We believe we can create a better world - one which is good for people and good for the planet.
We believe in tackling inequality and the challenges of sustainability - at the same time - through a new inclusive way of working.
We do this through supporting people who are often on the margins of society - believing in people and creating opportunities to build a better world.
Not business as usual
We are most definitely not “business as usual”. Since 2005 we have been offering life-changing experiences to some of the most disadvantaged communities in Wales by involving them in creating stunning buildings and outdoor spaces with natural materials and renewable technologies.
By creating, using, and looking after these landmark facilities with our groups, we deliver health care and education in new and internationally recognised ways, showing how it's possible to create a better world: one that is good for people and good for the planet.
Down to Earth is an award-winning group of a social enterprises, we operate on a non-profit distributing model but strive to make a profit to further our impact. We are based on the Gower Peninsula, Swansea and do good work throughout South Wales.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Amdanom ni
Pwy ydym ni
Rydym ni’n credu y gallwn ni greu byd gwell - un sy'n dda i bobl ac yn dda i'r blaned.
Rydym ni’n credu mewn mynd i'r afael ag anghydraddoldeb a mynd i'r afael â heriau cynaliadwyedd - ar yr un pryd - trwy ffordd gynhwysol newydd o weithio.
Rydym ni’n gwneud hyn drwy gefnogi pobl sy'n aml ar ymylon cymdeithas - gan gredu mewn pobl a chreu cyfleoedd i adeiladu byd gwell.
Nid busnes fel arfer
Yn bendant nid ydym yn “fusnes arferol”. Ers 2005 rydym ni wedi bod yn cynnig profiadau sy'n newid bywydau i rai o'r cymunedau mwyaf difreintiedig yng Nghymru drwy eu cynnwys adeiladau trawiadol a mannau awyr agored gyda deunyddiau naturiol a thechnolegau adnewyddadwy.
Trwy greu, defnyddio, a gofalu am y cyfleusterau nodedig hyn gyda'n grwpiau, rydym ni’n darparu gofal iechyd ac addysg mewn ffyrdd newydd sy’n cael eu cydnabod yn rhyngwladol, gan ddangos hefyd sut mae'n bosibl creu byd gwell: un sy'n dda i bobl ac yn dda i'r blaned.
Mae Down to Earth yn grŵp arobryn o fentrau cymdeithasol, rydym ni’n gweithredu ar fodel dosbarthu dielw ond yn ymdrechu i wneud elw i hyrwyddo ein heffaith. Rydym ni wedi ein lleoli ym Mhenrhyn Gŵyr, Abertawe ac yn gwneud gwaith da ledled De Cymru.
Cyfleoedd Cyfartal
Rydym ni wedi ymrwymo i hyrwyddo cyfleoedd cyfartal mewn cyflogaeth. Byddwch chi ac unrhyw ymgeisydd am swydd yn cael triniaeth gyfartal waeth beth fo'ch oedran, anabledd, ailbennu rhywedd, statws priodasol neu bartner sifil, beichiogrwydd neu fam, hil, lliw, cenedligrwydd, tarddiad ethnig neu genedlaethol, crefydd neu gred, rhyw neu gyfeiriadedd rhywiol.
We believe we can create a better world - one which is good for people and good for the planet.
We believe in tackling inequality and the challenges of sustainability - at the same time - through a new inclusive way of working.
We do this through supporting people who are often on the margins of society - believing in people and creating opportunities to build a better world.
Not business as usual
We are most definitely not “business as usual”. Since 2005 we have been offering life-changing experiences to some of the most disadvantaged communities in Wales by involving them in creating stunning buildings and outdoor spaces with natural materials and renewable technologies.
By creating, using, and looking after these landmark facilities with our groups, we deliver health care and education in new and internationally recognised ways, showing how it's possible to create a better world: one that is good for people and good for the planet.
Down to Earth is an award-winning group of a social enterprises, we operate on a non-profit distributing model but strive to make a profit to further our impact. We are based on the Gower Peninsula, Swansea and do good work throughout South Wales.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Amdanom ni
Pwy ydym ni
Rydym ni’n credu y gallwn ni greu byd gwell - un sy'n dda i bobl ac yn dda i'r blaned.
Rydym ni’n credu mewn mynd i'r afael ag anghydraddoldeb a mynd i'r afael â heriau cynaliadwyedd - ar yr un pryd - trwy ffordd gynhwysol newydd o weithio.
Rydym ni’n gwneud hyn drwy gefnogi pobl sy'n aml ar ymylon cymdeithas - gan gredu mewn pobl a chreu cyfleoedd i adeiladu byd gwell.
Nid busnes fel arfer
Yn bendant nid ydym yn “fusnes arferol”. Ers 2005 rydym ni wedi bod yn cynnig profiadau sy'n newid bywydau i rai o'r cymunedau mwyaf difreintiedig yng Nghymru drwy eu cynnwys adeiladau trawiadol a mannau awyr agored gyda deunyddiau naturiol a thechnolegau adnewyddadwy.
Trwy greu, defnyddio, a gofalu am y cyfleusterau nodedig hyn gyda'n grwpiau, rydym ni’n darparu gofal iechyd ac addysg mewn ffyrdd newydd sy’n cael eu cydnabod yn rhyngwladol, gan ddangos hefyd sut mae'n bosibl creu byd gwell: un sy'n dda i bobl ac yn dda i'r blaned.
Mae Down to Earth yn grŵp arobryn o fentrau cymdeithasol, rydym ni’n gweithredu ar fodel dosbarthu dielw ond yn ymdrechu i wneud elw i hyrwyddo ein heffaith. Rydym ni wedi ein lleoli ym Mhenrhyn Gŵyr, Abertawe ac yn gwneud gwaith da ledled De Cymru.
Cyfleoedd Cyfartal
Rydym ni wedi ymrwymo i hyrwyddo cyfleoedd cyfartal mewn cyflogaeth. Byddwch chi ac unrhyw ymgeisydd am swydd yn cael triniaeth gyfartal waeth beth fo'ch oedran, anabledd, ailbennu rhywedd, statws priodasol neu bartner sifil, beichiogrwydd neu fam, hil, lliw, cenedligrwydd, tarddiad ethnig neu genedlaethol, crefydd neu gred, rhyw neu gyfeiriadedd rhywiol.