Joiner

Service Care; Wigan; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

2-week contract

Training allowance

Consultant support

Payroll access

Referral bonus

Sign-up bonus

Compliance checks

Job summary

Service Care is seeking an experienced Joiner for a 2-week temporary contract across council housing stock. You will perform responsive joinery repairs, diagnose issues on-site, and work independently to deliver safe, high-quality results.

Candidates should have time-served joinery background, own tools, a full UK driving license, and a commitment to safety. The role offers competitive pay (£23.00/hr PAYE or £29.69/hr Umbrella) and opportunities for ongoing work.

Qualifications

• Time-served joinery background with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience as a Joiner or Multi-Skilled Joiner in social housing repairs (desirable).
• Skilled in joinery, basic plumbing, tiling and plastering.

Responsibilities

• Complete responsive joinery repairs and maintenance to council housing stock.
• Diagnose and resolve repair issues on-site.
• Undertake general joinery repairs, refurbishment and maintenance tasks.
• Assist with basic multi-skilled works including plumbing, tiling, plaster patching, and general maintenance.
• Maintain safety standards and adhere to health and safety procedures.
• Record job details accurately using mobile/PDA systems.
• Communicate professionally with tenants and provide excellent customer service.
• Identify additional repairs and report these to management.

Skills

Joinery experience

Multi-skilled joiner

Fault diagnosis

Customer service

Education

Time-served joinery

Tools

Own tools

Full UK driving license

Job description

Joiner - Temporary Contract in our client

About the Role

As a Joiner , you will be responsible for carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance within occupied and void council properties across our client. Your expertise will ensure that all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. This role involves working independently, diagnosing repair issues, and providing efficient solutions on the first visit whenever possible.

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Complete responsive joinery repairs and maintenance to council housing stock
• Diagnose and resolve repair issues on-site
• Undertake general joinery repairs, refurbishment, and maintenance tasks
• Assist with basic multi-skilled works including plumbing, tiling, plaster patching, and general maintenance
• Maintain safety standards and adhere to health and safety procedures
• Keep the work environment clean and dispose of waste responsibly
• Record job details accurately using mobile/PDA systems
• Communicate professionally with tenants, providing excellent customer service
• Identify additional repairs needed and report these to management

Candidate Requirements:

• Extensive experience as a Joiner or Multi-Skilled Joiner
• Time-served joinery background with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience
• Previous work within social housing repairs (highly desirable)
• Skilled in general joinery, basic plumbing, tiling, and plastering
• Ability to diagnose faults quickly and efficiently
• Full UK driving license and own tools
• Reliable, professional, and attentive to detail

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rate of £23.00 per hour PAYE or £29.69 per hour Umbrella (including holiday pay)
• 2-week contract with an opportunity for ongoing work
• £250 Training Allowance
• Dedicated Specialist Consultant support
• Access to daily payroll runs and free candidate registrations
• Referral and Loyalty Bonus schemes
• Sign-up bonus and free compliance checks
• Work with thousands of clients nationwide across our client