Carpenter Multi - Social Housing Repairs (Van + Tools)

Fortem; Northampton; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

PPE & power tools

25 days annual leave + birthday off

Pension contributions

Out of hours call out & overtime

Job summary

Fortem Solutions is recruiting a Carpenter Multi for the Orbit Housing contract in Northampton. You will handle general carpentry and basic plumbing repairs in social housing, often solo, with a company van and fuel card provided.

The role sits in Repairs & Maintenance across properties in the area, reporting to Supervisors when needed. Essential skills include carpentry as the core trade and basic skills in other trades; a full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Core Trade being Carpentry, but have at least basic skills in multiple other Trades
• Must be able to work solo, without supervision
• Must be able to use a tablet to receive jobs and create notes
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Completing full carpentry and basic plumbing repairs work for social housing properties
• Advise Supervisor when other trades are required
• Work with other operatives to complete projects
• Record and submit accurate data using relevant business systems
• Provide excellent customer service to tenants and client representatives
• Arrange materials to deliver works in a planned manner
• Comply with safeguarding and H&S standards
• Follow road risk policies and use PDA to update progress

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing basics

Plastering basics

Tiling basics

Groundwork basics

Painting & Decorating basics

Electrical basics

Job description

Fortem Solutions is recruiting a Carpenter Multi for the Orbit Housing contract in Northampton. You will handle general carpentry and basic plumbing repairs in social housing, often solo, with a company van and fuel card provided.

The role sits in Repairs & Maintenance across properties in the area, reporting to Supervisors when needed. Essential skills include carpentry as the core trade and basic skills in other trades; a full UK driving licence is required.