Carpenter Multi-Skilled

Connexus; Craven Arms; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training & development

Great team

Job summary

Connexus is recruiting a Carpenter Multi Skilled for the Voids team. The role involves delivering multi-skilled carpentry repairs and related maintenance across Connexus Housing properties. You will work independently and as a key team member, with travel to sites as needed.

The position requires a carpentry apprenticeship or equivalent NVQ/City & Guilds, and a proactive, customer-focused approach. Training will be provided, and you may join an out-of-hours emergency service when required.

Qualifications

• apprenticeship in Carpentry or equivalent City & Guilds or NVQ in Carpentry.
• experienced in multi-skill carpentry repairs and building maintenance.
• ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multi-skilled carpentry repairs and other building maintenance tasks.
• Work across Connexus Housing sites and report to Voids team lead.
• Participate in repairs/out-of-hours emergency service when required.

Skills

Carpentry

Multi-skilled

Time management

Customer service

Team player

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Carpentry

Job description

At Connexus, we're committed to providing safe, high-quality homes for our customers. Our Repairs team plays a vital role in maintaining and preparing our properties to ensure they are ready for tenants to move into. The role of Carpenter Multi Skilled, within the Voids team, is to deliver Multi-Skilled Carpentry repairs and to carry out other relevant building maintenance works, as required.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience and capability in Multi-Skilled Carpentry works. You will be capable of working independently but also as a key part of a team.

All work is planned and issued electronically; training will be given in this, but basic IT skills are a necessity. You must be capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

You will be based from home with occasional travel to our offices but, normally directly to site each day and covering all geographical areas of Connexus Housing.

• A competent ability in Carpentry with skills in multi skill elements.
• Reliable, self-motivated and flexible attitude.
• Effective and efficient ways of working, including excellent time management techniques.
• Excellent customer service attributes and behaviours, enhancing the customers experience.
• Team player
• Participate in the repairs and maintenance out-of-hours emergency service when required and comply with the company’s agreed call-out operational procedures.
• Served an apprenticeship in Carpentry or obtained an equivalent City & Guilds or NVQ level 2 or 3 in Carpentry

This role offers the opportunity to be part of a great team delivering high quality homes.

Shortlisting date: 16 November 2026

Interview date: Week Commencing 23 November 2026

About Connexus

Connexus is a rural housing association with its heritage in Shropshire and Herefordshire, providing good quality, affordable and safe homes that customers are proud to live in. We create inclusive neighbourhoods, sustainable rural communities, and provide services that support our customers to build a life in their home. The work our teams do is varied, and no two days are the same.

You’ll be joining a team which provides a wide range of excellent support services including independent living for older people, providing specialist accommodation and services for younger people, and managing a refuge and other safe accommodation for those fleeing domestic abuse.

Our teams also provide supported temporary accommodation for those aged 18-55 who have complex needs. Some roles involve providing help locally in the community, supporting and offering specialist advice and working with our partners to prevent homelessness.

We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic benefits. We’re here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunities, helping you make the most of your career. If you want to work with like-minded people and would like to make a difference to the lives of our customers, Connexus could be the right fit for you.

Connexus is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.