Carpenter Multi- North Kent

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

Job summary

Join Fortem Cares as a Carpenter Multi Skilled Trade in their Responsive Repairs team. You will be responsible for property maintenance across North Kent, ensuring top-notch service to tenants while adhering to health and safety standards. Enjoy benefits such as a company van, generous leave, and professional training opportunities.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

21 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Maternity and paternity leave

Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee

Access to bespoke training

Private pension and life insurance

24/7 Digital GP service

Free eye test vouchers annually

Qualifications

• Essential: NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent, full UK driving licence required.
• Desirable: Experience in Social Housing.

Responsibilities

• Complete responsive repairs and maintenance works as required.
• Advise Supervisor when other trades are necessary.
• Record and submit accurate data using business systems.

Skills

Property Maintenance

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications

Qualified by experience

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, Rochester, Dartford, and surrounding areas. Travel is essential.

Core hours are Monday-Friday, 8.00am-5.00pm.

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, operate within the company Health and Safety guidelines, and remain within budget and time parameters, while being courteous and professional around tenants.

The Customer

Town & Country Housing Repairs deliver a full Repairs and Maintenance service, Voids, and Retrofit services to almost 9,000 houses. Their business plan outlines potential to double in size and value, leading to growth and development opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete responsive repairs and maintenance works as per specifications, in a timely and productive manner.
• Advise 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 purchase of materials required to deliver the works efficiently.
• Comply with safeguarding policies and H&S standards.
• Operate within the company’s occupational road risk policies and procedures.
• Use a PDA smartphone to communicate daily with the Repairs Planning team and colleagues to update 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: Social Housing experience.

We provide 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 other benefits including Private pension, Life Insurance, 24/7 Digital GP service, Personal Accident Insurance, and free eye test vouchers annually.

Who we are

We are part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002. Fortem provides specialist property solutions to keep homes and buildings functioning smoothly. Our teams deliver internal and external repairs, voids, planned installations, and gas services. We also have extensive experience in decarbonisation, focusing on making homes more energy-efficient and supporting clients on their journey to zero carbon. Our commitment to quality, best practices, and a partnered approach ensures excellent outcomes for our partners, clients, and communities. We are Investors in People - Gold, and promote equality, diversity, and respect for all. Please apply with your updated CV or contact our Recruitment team.