Carpenter - Social Housing Repairs (Immediate Start)

Niyaa People; Wigan; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Long-term work on social housing

Immediate start

Varied workload

Permanent position opportunities

Job summary

Niyaa People are seeking a Carpenter to service social housing properties across Wigan and surrounding areas. Immediate start, a company vehicle, and long-term work on a housing maintenance programme.

You will perform carpentry and joinery repairs, fix doors and frames, adjust fittings, seal frames, and work in occupied homes with minimal disruption. Prior experience in carpentry/joinery or general maintenance is preferred, with a valid UK driving licence; asbestos awareness is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry, joinery or general maintenance.
• Experience working in social housing or residential repairs is beneficial.
• Ability to manage jobs independently and deliver quality work.
• Proactive attitude towards identifying and resolving property issues.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out carpentry and joinery repairs in social housing properties.
• Repairing and adjusting doors, frames and wooden fixtures.
• Completing repairs to handrails and other fittings.
• Sealing around door frames and associated fixtures where required.
• Addressing general defects and completing small remedial works.
• Making good following repairs and leaving work areas tidy.
• Working respectfully in occupied homes and minimising disruption to residents.

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

Social housing repairs

Property maintenance

Job description

Niyaa People are seeking a Carpenter to service social housing properties across Wigan and surrounding areas. Immediate start, a company vehicle, and long-term work on a housing maintenance programme.

You will perform carpentry and joinery repairs, fix doors and frames, adjust fittings, seal frames, and work in occupied homes with minimal disruption. Prior experience in carpentry/joinery or general maintenance is preferred, with a valid UK driving licence; asbestos awareness is desirable.