Carpenter Multi Trade

The Role

Carpenter Multi Trade opportunity! Due to continued successful growth, we have an excellent opportunity to join our Complex Works Fortem team with Amplius Housing Repairs as a Carpenter Multi Trade.

The Carpenter Multi Trade covers most aspects of complex property repairs and maintenance. We provide services to social housing properties from Peterborough across to Rushden, Northamptonshire, and surrounding areas, so travel is essential.

Core Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm + Generous On-call Rota.

This role involves carrying out repairs and maintenance to social housing properties, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include a high standard of carpentry, tiling, full re-fitting, basic plumbing, etc.

The Carpenter Multi Trade takes ownership of work, aiming for 'First Time Fix' on all jobs, operating within company health and safety guidelines, and remaining within budget and time parameters.

The Client

Fortem's successful contract with Amplius supports nearly 8,000 houses, with expectations to increase significantly in 2025. Our contract includes repairs & maintenance, voids, complex works, and FRA workstreams, with plans to expand into planned works and preventative maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete work for all properties as per specifications, working efficiently within deadlines.
• Advise supervisors when other trades are required.
• Collaborate 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 for planned and efficient work delivery.
• Comply with safeguarding policies and health & safety standards at all times.
• Operate within the company's occupational road risk policies and procedures.
• Use a PDA smartphone to update progress and completion information daily.

What you will need

Essential criteria:

• NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications or equivalent, or qualified by experience.
• Good level of carpentry, basic plumbing, bathroom or kitchen fitting skills, and tiling experience.
• Full UK driving license (max 5 points).
• No driving bans within the last 5 years.

Desirable: Social housing experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, company van, and fuel card.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off (34 days total).
• Eligibility for bonus scheme, annual pay review in January.
• 26 weeks full pay maternity leave.
• 8 weeks full pay paternity leave.
• Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms.
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee.
• Additional benefits: private pension, life insurance, dental care, private healthcare, cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone discounts, and more.

We offer a bright future with opportunities for career development within a forward-thinking company that recognizes and rewards achievements.

Who we are

Part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002, Fortem provides specialist property solutions to keep homes and buildings running smoothly. Our highly trained teams deliver internal and external repairs, high-quality voids, planned installations, and gas services.

We also have extensive experience in decarbonisation, making homes more energy-efficient and helping clients move towards zero carbon. Our commitment to best practices and quality, along with a partnered approach, ensures excellent outcomes for our partners, clients, and customers.

We have a proven track record of improving communities and creating better places for people to work and live. We are Investors in People - Gold, and we promote equality, diversity, and respect for all, encouraging applications from all community sectors.