Construction and skilled trades

7 November 2025

The Job Shop offers a safe and welcoming environment for those requiring support to find their next positive destination, whether that be employment, education or training.

General vacancy enquiries can be emailed to jobshop@coventry.gov.uk. A Job Coach will get back to you within one working day to discuss further vacancy details and help you to apply.

Please contact us by:

Email: jobshop@coventry.gov.uk
Phone: 024 7678 5740

100153: Roadworker Level 3

Salary: £33,366 - £38,626 per annum
Hours: Full time
Location: multiple locations in Coventry

Vacancy details:

  • Must have a proven experience in the construction and maintenance of highways and a full UK driving licence.
  • You will work for Coventry City Council as part of the Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) and will be a member of a successful team responsible for the construction and routine maintenance of footways carriageways and drainage

97464: Multiple on on-site roles/work placement roles

Salary: Unpaid Work Experience 
Hours: Full time ( 1 to 2 week placement )
Location: CV6 

Vacancy details:

  • Adherence to all Health and Safety requirements.
  •  A willingness to learn and give 100% effort.
  • Respect for all of contractors, employees and customers
  • To be proactive and use your initiative where you feel you can.
  •  Follow the instructions which are given

101969: Trainee Curtain Maker  

Salary: NMW
Hours: Full Time
Location: Coventry 

  • As a trainee, you will be trained in all aspects of curtain and blind production, including making bespoke curtains and Roman blinds to detailed specifications
  • Cutting fabrics and linings accurately
  • Sewing by hand and with industrial sewing machines

101948: Curtain Maker  

Salary: £18k - £25k per annum (Based on experience)
Hours: 32.5 Hours 
Location: Coventry 

  • As an experienced Curtain Maker, you will be responsible for: Producing bespoke curtains, Roman blinds, and soft furnishings from start to finish
  • Interpreting workroom instructions, templates, and technical specifications

Cutting, sewing, and assembling curtains and blinds to precise measurements 

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The Job Shop

Monday to Friday, 9.30am (Thursdays 10.30am) to 4.30pm.

Address: West Orchards Way
Coventry
CV1 1QX

Telephone: 024 7678 5740