Carpenter

Bromford Flagship Livewest; Norwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools provided

Trade Plus programme

Paid opportunities to gain experience

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Flagship Services is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our Repairs & Voids team. You’ll maintain and improve homes, carrying out carpentry and maintenance tasks across occupied and void properties, helping tenants thrive.

Based in Norwich with travel to Wymondham and Marsham and other East region areas, the role is full-time, permanent, and includes a company van and tools.

Qualifications

• Full Trade Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 2, or equivalent experience in carpentry.
• Proven experience in repairs and maintenance within a similar environment.
• Strong practical skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve issues effectively.
• Good knowledge of materials, tools, and estimating job requirements.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Basic IT skills (Outlook, Teams, and digital work scheduling systems).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota, including public holidays.

Responsibilities

• carrying out carpentry repairs and maintenance across occupied and void properties
• installing and repairing doors, windows, flooring, tiling, and associated fixtures
• undertaking basic painting and decorating tasks
• completing damp and mould treatment, void clearances, and flood repairs
• using schedules of rates to assess jobs, produce estimates, and complete work efficiently
• ensuring all work is completed safely, to high standards, and right first time
• identifying and arranging asbestos removal where required
• using a company vehicle and tools to complete daily tasks
• delivering excellent customer service
• responding to and escalating safeguarding or emergency situations where appropriate

Job description

Do you measure twice and cut once, taking pride in getting things right first time? Can you handle everything from first fix frameworks to second fix finishes without losing your edge? And when a job gets tricky, do you still manage to finish it spot on?

We’re looking for a skilled and customer-focused Carpenter to join our Repairs & Voids team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in maintaining and improving our homes, ensuring our properties become home to our tenants and allow them to thrive.

Working across our housing portfolio, you’ll carry out a wide range of carpentry and property maintenance tasks, supporting colleagues across different trades when needed.

Location: This role covers Norwich, Wymondham and Marsham - travel to other areas throughout the East region may be required.

Working hours: 40hpw, Monday - Friday, 08:00-17:00 Friday 08:00-14:30

Contract: Permanent + Company Van

What You’ll Be Doing

• carrying out carpentry repairs and maintenance across occupied and void properties
• installing and repairing doors, windows, flooring, tiling, and associated fixtures
• undertaking basic painting and decorating tasks
• completing damp and mould treatment, void clearances, and flood repairs
• using schedules of rates to assess jobs, produce estimates, and complete work efficiently
• ensuring all work is completed safely, to high standards, and right first time
• identifying and arranging asbestos removal where required
• using a company vehicle and tools to complete daily tasks
• delivering excellent customer service
• responding to and escalating safeguarding or emergency situations where appropriate

What YOU'LL BRING

• full Trade Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 2, or equivalent experience in carpentry
• proven experience in repairs and maintenance within a similar environment
• strong practical skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve issues effectively
• good knowledge of materials, tools, and estimating job requirements
• excellent customer service and communication skills
• problem-solving and decision-making ability
• basic IT skills (e.g. Outlook, Teams, and digital work scheduling systems)
• full UK driving licence
• willingness to participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota, including public holidays

What WE OFFER

• competitive salary and benefits package
• company vehicle and tools provided
• opportunity to develop additional skills through our Trade Plus programme
• paid opportunities to gain experience in other trades
• a supportive and collaborative working environment
• the chance to make a real difference to people’s homes and lives

You can find more information on the full benefits we offer here.

Important additional information

Closing date: 4th October 2026

Interview date: TBC - held at our Dereham office - interview and assessment

No agencies please.

About Us

Flagship Servicesis part of Bromford Flagship Livewest. By joining us, you become part of a one of the largest housing providers in the UK - delivering community-focused services across the East, Central and South West of England. We manage approximately 120,000 homes, serving around 300,000 customers, and with firm ambitions to deliver an additional 50,000 new homes by 2040. Join us to help create communities where people can put down roots, feel secure, and thrive.