Carpenter

Niyaa People; Wigan; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Long-term work on social housing

Immediate start

Varied workload

Permanent position opportunities

Job summary

Niyaa People are seeking a Carpenter to service social housing properties across Wigan and surrounding areas. Immediate start, a company vehicle, and long-term work on a housing maintenance programme.

You will perform carpentry and joinery repairs, fix doors and frames, adjust fittings, seal frames, and work in occupied homes with minimal disruption. Prior experience in carpentry/joinery or general maintenance is preferred, with a valid UK driving licence; asbestos awareness is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry, joinery or general maintenance.
• Experience working in social housing or residential repairs is beneficial.
• Ability to manage jobs independently and deliver quality work.
• Proactive attitude towards identifying and resolving property issues.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out carpentry and joinery repairs in social housing properties.
• Repairing and adjusting doors, frames and wooden fixtures.
• Completing repairs to handrails and other fittings.
• Sealing around door frames and associated fixtures where required.
• Addressing general defects and completing small remedial works.
• Making good following repairs and leaving work areas tidy.
• Working respectfully in occupied homes and minimising disruption to residents.

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

Social housing repairs

Property maintenance

Job description

I amlooking for a Carpenter to work in Social Housing, completing carpentry and general property maintenance across homes in Wigan. This role offers an immediate start, a company vehicle and the possibility of a permanent position as the workload continues to grow.

I’d be keen to speak with candidates who have experience in carpentry, joinery, social housing repairs or responsive property maintenance.

The Carpenter role is offering:

• Company vehicle provided
• Long-term work on a social housing maintenance programme
• Immediate start available
• A varied workload across residential properties
• Opportunity to move into a permanent position as the programme grows

As a Carpenter, you will be:

• Carrying out carpentry and joinery repairs in social housing properties
• Repairing and adjusting doors, frames and wooden fixtures
• Completing repairs to handrails and other fittings
• Sealing around door frames and associated fixtures where required
• Addressing general defects and completing small remedial works
• Making good following repairs and leaving work areas tidy
• Working respectfully in occupied homes and minimising disruption to residents

I’d love to speak to anyone who has:

• Experience in carpentry, joinery or general maintenance
• Previous experience working in social housing or residential repairs
• Practical skills in repairing doors, frames, fixtures and fittings
• The ability to manage jobs independently and deliver quality work
• A proactive attitude towards identifying and resolving property issues
• Experience working professionally in occupied properties
• Confidence using a smartphone or tablet for job reporting
• A full UK driving licence
• Asbestos Awareness certification (desirable, although training can be arranged)

Location & travel

The work is based across social housing properties throughout Wigan and the surrounding areas, with jobs at properties across the borough. Candidates based in Wigan, Leigh or nearby locations are preferred. A company vehicle will be provided.