From empty properties to new homes – your craftmanship makes it happen.
At Selwood Housing, we're proud of the work our Voids Team does -making sure every property is safe, welcoming and ready for new tenants to move in. Your skills will help our customers feel secure from day one, knowing that their new home has been carefully prepared and looked after.
What you'll do:
* Deliver works to a high standard in accordance with your trade training, experience and industry best practice.
* Ensure maximum productivity is achieved whilst maintaining quality and delivering in the most effective and efficient manner.
* Follow work instructions efficiently and carry out works required as detailed in the instruction.
* Ensure strict compliance with legislative requirements.
* Be available for the out of hours rota.
* Communicate clearly and respectfully with customers – ensuring they feel informed, valued and reassured.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for someone who shares our values:
Customer driven
– you'll take pride in delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance that makes a real difference to our customers' homes and lives.
Accountability
– taking ownership for the quality and safety of work delivered.
Develop and learn
– seeking out improvement and opportunities to grow.
Champion communication
– keeping colleagues and customers informed at every stage.
Ideally:
* A qualified carpenter (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent) with strong multi-trade skills.
* Experience working in property maintenance.
* Experience in associated trades (plumbing, patch plastering, flooring, tiling, and decorating, all aspects UPVC).
* A genuine commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
* Knowledge of health and safety protocols.
* A current valid driving licence.
* Confidence using IT to receive jobs, record updates, manage job stocks electronically, and stay in touch with the team while out and about. Full training will be provided on the systems we use.
For further information on the role, please review the job description attached to the advert on the Selwood Housing's website.
Please note: Successful candidate will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Additionally, a full and valid UK driving licence is essential for this role.
Why Selwood Housing?
At Selwood Housing, we believe everyone deserves a safe, secure and affordable place to call home. As a not-for-profit housing organisation, we own and manage over 7,000 homes across the Southwest – and we're growing. With a bold ambition to build 1,700 new affordable homes by 2034, we're investing in the future of local people and places.
Some of our benefits include:
Competitive salary
Generous holiday entitlement
Life assurance
Flexible working opportunities
Competitive pension
Cycle to work scheme
Ongoing training and development
A supportive team environment where your contribution really matters.
Ready to turn empty properties into homes people can be proud of? Apply now to join Selwood Housing's Voids team.
At Selwood, we strive to respect the diversity of our staff. We care deeply about inclusivity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds, demographics, and identities to apply. We are a Disability Confident employer and will do our very best to provide any adjustments, access and equipment you feel you may need throughout the interview process, and during your employment with us.
We're keen to build a supportive and rewarding environment, free from discrimination, that works for everyone.
The closing date of this advert is subject to change based on the volume of applications or the hiring timeline.