Carpenter/Multi

TCH; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Pension scheme

Life insurance

GP service

Eye test voucher

Flu vaccination

Wellbeing programme

Employee discounts

Travel loan

Long service awards

Job summary

Town & Country Housing is seeking a Carpenter Multi to perform reactive maintenance and repairs across social housing properties. You will aim for a first-time fix, work within Health & Safety guidelines and budgets, and operate with minimal supervision.

The role includes a 42.5 hour week, a permanent contract, and a 1 month notice period. A van and fuel card are provided along with a range of benefits for long service.

Qualifications

• Carpentry skills for maintenance and repairs in social housing.
• Ability to perform precise repairs with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity for use of hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Complete reactive maintenance and replacements as per specification.
• Advise Supervisor when other trades are required.
• Work with other operatives to finish projects on time.
• Record and submit accurate data using business systems and devices.
• Provide excellent customer service to client representatives.
• Arrange materials needed to deliver works efficiently.
• Comply with safeguarding and Health & Safety standards.
• Follow road risk policies and procedures.

Skills

Carpentry

Manual dexterity

Driving licence

Height work

Confined spaces

Social housing exp

Education

NVQ/Carpentry

Full UK driving licence

Job description

As a Carpenter Multi you will cover most aspects of property maintenance, this will involve carrying out repairs and maintenance to Social Housing properties, ensuring all work is undertaken to a high standard with the minimum of supervision.

The Carpenter Multi takes ownership of work, aiming for 'First time Fix' on all jobs, operating within the company Health and Safety guidelines, and remaining within budget and time parameters.

Hours of Work:

42.5 per week, core business hours 8am - 5pm

Contract:

Permanent

6 months

Notice Period:

1 month

Who are we?

TCH Repairs is our in-house Direct Labour Organisation (DLO), working alongside Town & Country Housing to deliver responsive, high-quality maintenance and repair services to our residents. Their skilled team ensures our homes are safe, well-maintained, and meet the standards our customers deserve. By keeping repairs in-house, we’re able to provide a more personal, efficient, and accountable service.

We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years, we’ve invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area, all working together to build thriving communities and deliver excellent customer service.

Meet your Manager

Kevin Jacobs, Voids Supervisor

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Completing reactive maintenance work and replacements as per the specification, working in a timely and productive manner.
• Advising Supervisor in a timely manner when other trades are required
• Working in partnership with other operatives to complete projects.
• Recording and submitting accurate data using relevant business systems electronic devices
• Affording excellent customer service to client representatives
• Arranging purchase of materials required to deliver the works in a planned and efficient manner
• Comply with safeguarding policy and H&S standards at all times
• Operating within the company's occupational road risk policies and procedures

Education & Qualifications

• NVQ/qualifications in Carpentry
• Full UK driving licence
• You must possess a high degree of manual dexterity as there will be frequent use of hand tools
• You may be required to work at height or uneven ground
• You must be able to work within a confined space, without restriction
• Social housing experience - Desirable

Why Choose Us

• We provide a company van for work and a fuel card
• 25 days, increasing to 28 days at 5-years service and 30 days at 10-years service
• Pay review every year
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
• Contributory pension scheme with 4% to 10% matched contributions
• Life insurance
• 24/7 digital GP service and counselling helpline (including face-to-face sessions)
• Free annual eye test voucher and contribution towards glasses
• Free annual flu jab
• Extensive annual staff wellbeing programme of events
• Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping travel, & days out.
• Social events, including rounders, festive Fridays and lunch time walking
• Travel loan
• Long service awards

Please note: As an employer, Town & Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.

Our Values

Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.

Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.

We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:

TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.

We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them fully participate in the recruitment process.