Job Overview
Delivering high-quality day-to-day repairs to tenanted and empty properties, these are the skills we are looking for:
- Kitchen installation
- Installation of internal and external doors
- Fitting skirting boards and architraves
- Repair and maintenance of timber and uPVC windows, including glazing
- Fitting and repairing window and door locks
- Carrying out additional duties appropriate to the role (as required)
About the Role
Are you an experienced carpenter who takes pride in your workmanship and is committed to delivering excellent service as part of our in‑house Repairs Service? We are currently recruiting for Carpenters who are confident in their core trade and able or keen to learn and develop additional skills to become fully multiskilled. You'll be someone who enjoys practical work and takes real pride in a job well done and no call backs – making a difference to people's homes.
Key Qualifications and Skills
- Experience in carpentry maintenance within domestic properties or a similar hands‑on environment.
- Strong carpentry skills, with the confidence to carry out a wide range of day‑to‑day repairs.
- Other trade skills within building services, repairs, or a similar environment are desirable.
- A practical, problem‑solving approach and a commitment to delivering safe, high‑quality workmanship.
- The ability to work confidently on your own, while meeting service timescales.
- A flexible and positive attitude, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond to customer needs.
- A carpentry and joinery qualification is desirable.
Eligibility
Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply, and you will need to provide the relevant right‑to‑work documentation if successfully appointed to the role. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC). The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.
Contract and Benefits
- Full‑time, permanent or casual contract options available.
- Cashback Health plan.
- Company mobile.
- Ongoing training and development and opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy.
- Access to Blue Light Card – membership fees apply.
- Free DBS checks (repayable if you leave within 12 months).
- Well‑being programme.
- Reward and recognition awards.
