Join our Repairs Team and Make a Difference Everyday
Are you a skilled carpenter or multitrade professional looking for a role with genuine variety and the chance to positively impact people’s homes? We’re looking for a MultiTrade Operative (Carpenter) to join our highperforming Repairs Teamwhere no two days are ever the same.
About the role
You’ll be the goto person for all sorts of repairs with carpentry as your main craft. Your days will include:
* Carpentry repairs across homes
* Fixing and maintaining UPVc windows & doors, lock changes, forced entries
* Installing full kitchens and bathrooms
* Plumbing, tiling, decorating, plastering, masonry a bit of everything
* Diagnosing faults and sorting them fast
* Making homes safe during emergency callouts
* The opportunity to make some extra money by taking part in the outofhours rota
You’ll be trusted to manage your own workload, maintain van stock, aim for firsttime fixes, and deliver a reliable, highquality service to residents.
What we’re looking for
Our ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in their trade and delivers excellent customer service. You’ll bring:
* Strong ability to plan and manage your own workload
* Confidence communicating with residents, colleagues and supervisors
* A commitment to high standards, professionalism, and working in line with our values
* NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade
* A Full UK Driving Licence and the ability to meet company vehicle insurance requirements
* Motivation, problemsolving skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
About Plymouth Community Homes
We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.
With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.
What we can offer you:
* Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions
* Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities.
* The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme
* Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option
* Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling
* Free annual flu vaccination
* Cycle to Work scheme
* The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest
* We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones
* It's fun to work here- we have dress down Fridays, company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year
* Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre
* We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, Co-op, Starbucks and Tim Hortons
To Apply:
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply, complete our form and upload your CV.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact:
* Andy Lamerton, Area Repairs Supervisor on 07876397010
* Kevin Obbard, Area Repairs Supervisor on 07734981341
This post is not suitable for job share.
Shortlisting Date: 23rd February 2026
Interview Date: 2nd March 2026
If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Learning & Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.
We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.
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