SW-007-Carpenter-213
Carpenter Multi-Trader
£36,000 per annum
Permanent FTC role
Working for a Maintenance Contractor
Based in Corby (NN17)
FTC role 6 months | Social Housing Maintenance | Van & Fuel Card Provided
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The client office is based Rushden (Northants) but you will be covering properties in the Leicestershire, Kettering and Peterborough patch so travel is essential in this area
Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced Carpenter Multi-Trader to join a busy social housing maintenance team working across properties in the Leicestershire, Kettering and Peterborough patch so travel is essential in this area and the surrounding areas.
This is a long-term fixed term contract position carrying out a mixture of day-to-day repairs, planned works, and general maintenance within occupied and void properties.
The ideal candidate will be a strong 2nd Fix Carpenter with reliable multi-trade skills and the ability to work independently, delivering high-quality repairs to a good standard.
Key Responsibilities
As a Carpenter Multi-Trader, your duties will include:
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Completing carpentry repairs, renewals and installations in occupied properties
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Undertaking multi-trade works including:
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Plumbing repairs (like-for-like)
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Tiling (mainly splashbacks)
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Patch plastering
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Painting & decorating
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General domestic repairs
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Working towards a first-time fix wherever possible
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Planning and managing your own daily workload to meet contract SLAs
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Logging works accurately on a PDA and completing daily job sheets
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Ensuring all work meets high standards of safety and quality
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Providing a professional, respectful service to tenants
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Reporting any additional or follow-on works required
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Maintaining van stock, equipment and materials
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Working independently or as part of a team when required
Essential Criteria
Experience working in occupied residential settings
Strong customer service and communication skills
Full UK Driving Licence (max 6 points)
Ability to work independently across a dispersed housing patch
Desirable Criteria
Previous social housing repairs experience
NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry & Joinery OR time-served equivalent
Experience using a PDA
Understanding of responsive repairs and maintenance environments
Knowledge of SOR codes
What You Will Receive
Competitive salary of £36,000 per annum
6 Months FTC on a permanent basis
Company van and fuel card provided
Work across a dedicated local patch – no long travel
Weekly pay
Opportunity to contribute to improving the quality and safety of tenants’ homes
Next step to apply for this Carpenter role:
As a candidate ideally with similar experience, you will already know the technical specifications of this role, but following your application of interest, you will have the role explained in more detail
ITS Property Maintenance are acting as an employment agency for this vacancy
ITS Property Maintenance specialise in working within the social housing sector where we work with: ✅ Housing Association ✅ Local Authority ✅ Direct Labour Organisation ✅ Maintenance Contractors ✅ Estates Department ✅ FM Contractors. Providing ✅Maintenance Trades and Labour Operatives ✅Operational Management Staff ✅Customer and Delivery Support Professionals