Carpenter/Joiner — Social Housing Repairs (Permanent, Van)

18 Recruitment Limited; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel card provided

Paid holiday entitlement

Job summary

18 Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Carpenter/Joiner for a permanent role delivering repairs and maintenance in social housing properties across occupied and void properties. A company van and fuel card are provided to support a busy repairs team.

The ideal candidate will have strong first- and second-fix carpentry skills, a valid UK driving licence, and a commitment to high workmanship standards while delivering excellent customer service to tenants.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Carpenter/Joiner in repairs and maintenance.
• Experience working within social housing is desirable.
• Skilled in both first-fix and second-fix carpentry.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive repairs and planned maintenance within social housing properties.
• Hang, ease, and adjust doors; repair locks, hinges, handles and ironmongery.
• Install and repair kitchens, worktops, cabinets, and units.
• Fit skirting boards, architraves, door frames, finishing carpentry.
• Undertake flooring repairs including laminate and timber.
• Repair fencing, gates, and external timber structures.
• Carry out UPVC door and window repairs.
• Complete minor multi-trade works and make-good repairs.
• Ensure work is high quality and on time.
• Deliver customer service in tenants' homes.
• Accurately complete job records and documentation.

Skills

Carpentry experience

First-fix carpentry

Second-fix carpentry

Independent work

Customer service

Own tools

Tools

Trade tools

Job description

18 Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Carpenter/Joiner for a permanent role delivering repairs and maintenance in social housing properties across occupied and void properties. A company van and fuel card are provided to support a busy repairs team.

The ideal candidate will have strong first- and second-fix carpentry skills, a valid UK driving licence, and a commitment to high workmanship standards while delivering excellent customer service to tenants.