The Vacancy
We are currently seeking a skilled and reliable Multiskilled Joiner to join our responsive maintenance team working on a social housing contract in the Skelmersdale area.
🔧 Key Responsibilities:
1. Carry out responsive maintenance works including repairs, replacements, and installations across occupied and void properties.
2. Deliver high-quality joinery work in line with health and safety standards and customer expectations.
3. Work independently and as part of a team to complete tasks efficiently and professionally.
4. Liaise with tenants and housing officers to ensure minimal disruption and excellent service delivery.
✅ Requirements:
5. NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade (Joinery/Carpentry).
6. Full UK Driving Licence – essential for travel between properties.
7. Proven experience in social housing or domestic maintenance environments.
8. Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
9. Ability to work flexibly and respond to emergency call-outs when required.
💼 What We Offer:
10. Competitive salary and benefits package.
11. Company vehicle and fuel card.
12. Ongoing training and development opportunities.
13. Supportive team environment and career progression.
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.
Work for Wates
Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.
We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:
Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.
We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.
Awards
BEST PROJECT
Inside Housing Development Awards
WINNER
2022 Construction News Awards Winner
GOLD AWARD
Investors in People 2022
GOLD AWARD
Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards
TOP 50 EMPLOYERS
2022 Top 50 Employers for Women
WINNER
2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards