Carpenter Multi- North Kent

Fortem Cares; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortem Cares is seeking to hire a Carpenter Multi Skilled Trade for their Responsive Repairs team to handle property maintenance and repairs within Social Housing across North Kent. The ideal candidate will work autonomously, aiming for high-quality finishes while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, providing excellent service to clients, and utilizing a company van for travel.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

21 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off

Annual pay review

26 weeks full pay maternity leave

8 weeks full pay paternity leave

Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee

Access to training via Learning Management System

Private pension

Life insurance

Free annual eye tests

Qualifications

• Experience in Social Housing is desirable.
• NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications or equivalent, or qualified by experience required.
• Full UK driving licence (max 5 points) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete responsive repairs and maintenance works as per specifications.
• Advise the Supervisor when other trades are required.
• Use a PDA smartphone to communicate with the Repairs Planning team.

Skills

Experience in Social Housing

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications or equivalent

Job description

Due to continued successful growth, we have an excellent opportunity to join our Fortem team working permanently with our partners at Town & Country Housing Repairs as a Carpenter Multi Skilled Trade in our Responsive Repairs team.

The Carpenter Multi-Trade will be responsible for most aspects of property maintenance and repairs to Social Housing Properties covering a patch that stretches across North Kent, including Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Dartford, and surrounding areas. Travel is essential.

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

As a Carpenter Multi-Trade, you will ensure all work is undertaken to a high standard with minimal supervision. You will take ownership of work, aiming for 'First Time Fix' on all jobs, operating within health and safety guidelines, and remaining within budget and time parameters, while maintaining courteous and professional interactions with tenants.

The Customer

Town & Country Housing Repairs deliver a full Repairs and Maintenance service, including Voids and Retrofit services to nearly 9,000 houses. Their business plan aims to double in size and value, offering growth and development opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete responsive repairs and maintenance works as per specifications, in a timely and productive manner.
• Advise the Supervisor promptly when other trades are required.
• Work collaboratively with other operatives to complete projects.
• Record and submit accurate data using relevant business systems and electronic devices.
• Provide excellent customer service to client representatives.
• Arrange the purchase of materials needed to deliver work efficiently.
• Comply with safeguarding policies and health & safety standards.
• Operate within company’s occupational road risk policies and procedures.
• Use a PDA smartphone to communicate daily with the Repairs Planning team and colleagues, updating progress and completion information.

What you will need

Essential criteria: NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications or equivalent, or qualified by experience; Full UK driving licence (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 review, 26 weeks full pay maternity leave, 8 weeks full pay paternity leave, up to £3,000 colleague referral fee, access to training via our Learning Management System, and additional benefits such as private pension, life insurance, digital GP service, personal accident insurance, and free annual eye tests.

Who we are

Part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002, Fortem provides specialist property solutions to keep homes and buildings operational. Our teams deliver internal and external repairs, voids, planned installations, and gas services. We also focus on decarbonisation, making homes more energy-efficient and supporting clients’ journey to zero carbon. We are committed to quality, best practices, and creating better communities. We are Investors in People - Gold, and value diversity, equality, and respect. We encourage applications from all community sectors. Please apply with your updated CV or contact our Recruitment team.