Carpenter (Housing)

The Hyde Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van

Uniform

Fuel Card

Great holidays

Life assurance

Fantastic pension

Job summary

The Hyde Group is seeking a hands-on Carpenter (Repairs Specialist) to cover Southampton and surrounding areas. You will perform day-to-day repairs in Hyde homes, completing carpentry tasks and general maintenance with a customer‑focused approach.

You’ll work independently and with other trades when needed, prioritising safety and quality. A full UK driving licence and UPVC skills are required.

Qualifications

• Solid experience across multiple trades, especially carpentry.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Experience working with UPVC is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multi-trade repairs including carpentry and general maintenance.
• Fix day-to-day issues such as doors, kitchens, bathrooms, leaks, walls and flooring.
• Complete patch plastering, minor tiling, painting and finishing works.

Skills

Carpentry

Multi-trade

Hand tools

Power tools

Independent

Problem solving

Communication

Physically fit

Driving licence

UPVC skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Carpenter (Repairs Specialist)

Southampton (Covering surrounding area)

Up to £36,000

Would you like to join Hyde as a Carpenter?

If you’re a hands‑on tradesperson who can turn their hand to a range of jobs and takes pride in doing things properly, we’d like to hear from you.

As a Carpenter at Hyde, you’ll be working in our homes carrying out day‑to‑day repairs and maintenance. You’ll be trusted to get jobs done right first time and to treat our customers with respect in their homes.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out multi‑trade repairs including carpentry,and general maintenance
• Fixing day‑to‑day issues such as doors, kitchens, bathrooms, leaks, walls and flooring
• Completing patch plastering, minor tiling, painting and similar finishing works
• Working on your own jobs but also alongside other trades when needed
• Following work orders and reporting back on progress and materials used
• Working safely at all times and following Hyde’s health and safety procedures
• Providing a professional, friendly service to customers in their homes
• UPVC Repairs & Maintenance:Repairing and maintaining windows and doors, including replacing hinges, handles, and locking mechanisms.
• Installing new Fire doors, including cutting and adjusting frames.

What we’re looking for

• Solid experience across multiple trades, especially carpentry
• Confident using hand and power tools
• Able to work independently and manage your own workload
• A practical problem‑solver who can spot issues and fix them properly
• Good communication skills and a customer‑friendly attitude
• Physically fit and happy with hands‑on work
• Experience working in social housing is a bonus
• A full, valid UK driving licence
• Must have UPVC skills

Benefits

• A fantastic pension
• Life assurance
• Great holidays
• Van
• Uniform
• Fuel Card

You’ll be working for an organisation that values skilled trades and the role they play in keeping homes safe, comfortable and well maintained. We offer steady work, a supportive team, and the chance to build a long‑term career.

Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the Hyde Group, we strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is the norm and not an initiative. Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace which reflects our customer profile and where everyone is proud to be unique.

Hyde is a disability confident employer and we are here to support you with any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process.

Successful candidate will undergo a basic DBS check

We may close this advert early if we find the right candidate, so don’t wait to apply!