Carpenter Multi

Fortem Cares; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortem Cares is looking for a Carpenter Multi to join their Voids team in Birmingham. In this permanent role, you will perform essential repairs and maintenance on social housing properties, with a strong focus on quality and safety. Enjoy a range of benefits including a company van, healthcare, and competitive annual leave.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

PPE provided

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Eligible for bonus up to 5%

Private healthcare and dental care

Discounted gym memberships

Life Insurance

Pay review every year

26 weeks full pay maternity leave

8 weeks full pay paternity leave

£3,000 colleague referral fee

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Carpentry role is essential.
• Full, clean driving licence required.
• Experience in social housing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and maintenance tasks on social housing properties.
• Operate under company Health and Safety policies.
• Complete tasks within allocated budgets and timelines.

Skills

Carpentry

Social housing experience

Health and Safety compliance

Driving

Job description

Due to continuous success here at Fortem, we are currently recruiting for a Carpenter Multi to join our Voids team in Birmingham. You will need to be competent in multiple Trades, with a specific focus on Carpenters, Plumbers, Plasterers and Roofers. This is a permanent role and the core working hours are 8am-4:30pm.

The Customer

You will be part of one of Fortem’s largest Social Housing contracts, Birmingham City Council. This is an expanding £50m Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit contract and the largest social housing contract in Europe. We are responsible for over 22,500 properties in the Birmingham area including low, medium and a significant number of high-rise blocks. This is a fast paced, focused and dedicated contract which we have been re-awarded 3 times and we are very proud to be able to support this exceptional client.

Duties and Responsibilities

Carpenter Multi responsibilities will include:

• Carry out repairs and maintenance tasks on Social Housing properties, ensuring all work meets high-quality standards.
• Take ownership of assigned work, aiming to resolve issues on the first visit to minimise repeat visits and disruptions.
• Complete all tasks within allocated budgets and timelines to maintain operational efficiency.
• Operate in accordance with company Health and Safety policies to ensure a safe working environment.
• Keep up to date with the latest technical advancements and legal requirements relevant to your areas of expertise.
• Execute duties with minimal supervision whilst maintaining professionalism and a strong commitment to quality.

What You Will Need

The Carpenter Multi will meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience in a Carpentry role
• Full, clean driving licence (maximum 5 points)
• Social housing experience
• We provide a company van and fuel card for work purposes
• PPE provided
• Overtime and call outs available
• Eligible for bonus up to 5%
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off (34 days total)
• Pay review every year
• 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
• 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
• Life Insurance
• Private healthcare and dental care
• Retail and mobile phone provider discounts
• Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
• Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System

Who We Are

Established in 2002, Fortem provides specialist property solutions for the social housing sector. Tailored to keep homes running smoothly, Fortem prides itself on working with Social Landlords to provide a warm, safe and decent place for people to live and call home.

Fortem operates exclusively within the Social Housing Sector, employing customised systems, procedures, and methodologies to assist landlords in fulfilling their distinct requirements and complying with regulations.

Fortem delivers a range of internal and external property repairs on a 24/7 basis, refurbishes vacant properties back to lettings standards, provides statutory compliance services including gas, electrical and fire safety as well as installing a wide variety of home improvements such as Kitchens, Bathrooms, Roofs and Windows and energy efficiency measures though retrofit programmes.

Fortem are a Willmott Dixon Group Company. As such, they benefit from the credibility and recognition associated with a large and long-established brand – whilst as a standalone business within the Group, they maintain the flexibility to adapt our services to meet the unique challenges of the social housing marketplace.

We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please apply with your updated CV or contact us at the Recruitment team.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We have an agreed PSL, we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.