Carpenter Multi- East Kent

Fortem Cares; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in property solutions is seeking a Carpenter Multi Skilled Trade to join their Responsive Repairs team. The role involves various property maintenance tasks across East Kent, ensuring high standards of work and customer service. Benefits include a company van, generous leave, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

21 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday off

Annual pay reviews

26 weeks full pay maternity leave

8 weeks full pay paternity leave

Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee

Access to bespoke training

Private pension

Life insurance

Free eye test vouchers

Qualifications

• NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications or equivalent, or qualified by experience.
• Full UK driving license (max 5 points).

Responsibilities

• Complete responsive repairs and maintenance work according to specifications.
• Advise supervisors when additional trades are required.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients and tenants.

Skills

Property Maintenance

Customer Service

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications or equivalent

Job description

Town & Country Housing Repairs has a new permanent opportunity for a Carpenter Multi Skilled Trade within the Responsive Repairs team.

The Carpenter Multi Trade will be responsible for various property maintenance and repairs to Social Housing Properties across East Kent, including Canterbury, Minster, Deal, Dover, Folkestone, Hythe, Tunbridge Wells, Ashford, New Romney, and surrounding areas. Travel is essential.

Core hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

As a Carpenter Multi Trade, you will ensure all work is completed to a high standard with minimal supervision. You will take ownership of your work, aiming for 'First Time Fix' on all jobs, operate within health and safety guidelines, and stay within budget and time constraints, while maintaining a courteous and professional attitude towards tenants.

The Customer

Town & Country Housing Repairs provides comprehensive Repairs and Maintenance, Voids, and Retrofit services to nearly 9,000 homes. Their business plan aims to double in size and value, offering growth and development opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete responsive repairs and maintenance work according to specifications, efficiently and timely.
• Advise supervisors when additional trades are required.
• Collaborate with other operatives to complete projects.
• Record and submit accurate data using relevant electronic systems and devices.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients and tenants.
• Arrange and purchase materials needed for work in a planned manner.
• Comply with safeguarding policies and health & safety standards.
• Follow occupational road risk policies and procedures.
• Use a PDA smartphone to communicate daily with the Repairs Planning team and update job progress.

What you will need

Essential criteria: NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications or equivalent, or qualified by experience; Full UK driving license (max 5 points).

Desirable criteria: Experience in Social Housing.

Benefits include a company van and fuel card, 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off (total 30 days), annual pay reviews, 26 weeks full pay maternity leave, 8 weeks full pay paternity leave, up to £3,000 colleague referral fee, access to bespoke training via our Learning Management System, and additional benefits such as private pension, life insurance, 24/7 digital GP, personal accident insurance, and free eye test vouchers.

Who we are

Part of the Willmott Dixon group, Fortem has been providing specialist property solutions since 2002. We focus on internal and external repairs, voids, planned installations, and gas services, with expertise in decarbonisation and energy efficiency. Our commitment to quality and partnership ensures excellent outcomes for our clients and communities. We are an Investors in People - Gold employer, committed to equality, diversity, and respect. Please apply with your updated CV or contact our recruitment team.