Carpenter

Wates Group; Redditch; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Tools provided

Uniform provided

22 days annual leave

Pension

Job summary

Wates Property Services (WPS) is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our Responsive Maintenance team, supporting a social housing contract across the Redditch area. This hands-on role involves carrying out day-to-day carpentry repairs and delivering a high standard of workmanship and excellent customer service to residents.

You'll work on doors, frames, skirting, architraves, kitchens and general repairs, aiming for first-time fixes.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry or equivalent required.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in social housing responsive maintenance preferred.
• Able to work independently with a varied workload.
• Strong communication and customer-focused approach.
• Committed to quality, safety and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive carpentry repairs and maintenance in social housing properties.
• Work on doors, frames, skirting, architraves, kitchens, windows and general repairs.
• Strive for first-time fixes wherever possible.
• Accurately complete job sheets, timesheets and material records.
• Identify when additional trades are required and liaise with your Supervisor.
• Work in line with health and safety and safeguarding standards.
• Provide a professional, resident-focused service on every visit.

Skills

Customer focused

Communication skills

Independent worker

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry

Job description

Wates Property Services (WPS) are looking for a skilled Carpenter to join our Responsive Maintenance team, supporting a social housing contract across the Redditch area.

This is a hands‑on role where you'll be carrying out day‑to‑day carpentry repairs and maintenance works within occupied homes, delivering a high standard of workmanship and excellent customer service to residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive carpentry repairs and maintenance works within social housing properties
• Typical works to include doors, frames, skirting, architraves, kitchens, windows and general repairs
• Achieve first‑time fix wherever possible
• Accurately complete job sheets, timesheets and material records
• Identify when additional trades are required and liaise with your Supervisor
• Work in line with health & safety and safeguarding standards at all times
• Provide a professional, resident‑focused service on every visit

About You

• NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry (or equivalent) – essential
• Full UK driving licence – essential
• Experience working within social housing responsive maintenance
• Able to work independently and manage a varied workload
• Strong communication skills with a customer‑focused approach
• Committed to quality, safety and professionalism

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company van and fuel card
• Tools and uniform provided
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Stable, long‑term work within a well‑established social housing contract

If you're an experienced Carpenter looking for a secure role within responsive social housing maintenance in the Redditch area, we'd love to hear from you.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Our Commitments

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [e-mail]