Joiner

Novus Property Solutions; Workington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable, long-term work

Competitive salary, weekly paid

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Company fleet van and fuel card

Pension scheme

Tools provided

Training and development

Refer a friend scheme

Discounted healthcare scheme

Tastecard discounts

Volunteer day per year

Length of service awards

Job summary

Novus Property Solutions is recruiting a Joiner to join our Planned works and Responsive Repairs division, delivering high-quality repairs within social housing tenanted properties across Workington and nearby towns.

You will work site-based, with standard Monday–Friday hours, a van and fuel card provided, and a focus on quality workmanship. DBS check, UK driving license, and joinery qualification are required; training available where needed.

Qualifications

• Experienced joinery background with multi-trade duties.
• Social housing experience is essential.
• Full UK driving license required.
• DBS check will be completed.
• Training available to refresh certifications if expired.

Responsibilities

• Carry out joinery tasks and associated multi-trade duties on site.
• Replace/repair upvc doors, windows, kitchens, bathrooms and general maintenance.
• Follow live job tickets and use handheld system.
• Plan and manage your daily workload and time.
• Maintain health and safety standards.
• Provide high-quality customer service in tenants' homes.

Skills

Joinery background

Multi-trade duties

Basic plumbing

Tiling & plastering

Painting & decorating

Social housing experience

Time management

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Joinery

NVQ Level 2 in Property Maintenance

PASMA certification

IPAF certification

Job description

Joinery

Location

Site based, covering Workington, Whitehaven, Egremont, Maryport, Wigton and surrounding areas

Standard Hours

Monday- Friday 39 hours plus out of hours on call.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Joiner to join Novus Property Solutions, Planned works and Responsive Repairs division, providing high-quality repairs and replacement services within Social Housing tenanted properties

This role will support you, value your skills, give you stability, whilst keeping your work interesting and meaningful.

What’s in it for you?

• Stable, long-term work on an ongoing social housing contract on responsive repairs – no chasing work
• Competitive salary, weekly paid
• Work-life balance with standard Monday–Friday hours (39 per week) and organised workloads.
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays, with the flexibility to buy or sell annual leave.
• Company fleet van and fuel card, so no wear and tear on your own vehicle.
• Pension scheme to support your future.
• Tools provided - to support you in carrying out the day to day tasks
• Training and development – relevant to your role if required.
• Supportive planning team who schedule your jobs to reduce travel time and help your day run smoothly.
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £1000
• Additional benefits, including:
• Discounted healthcare scheme
• High street & lifestyle discounts (including Tastecard)
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Length of service awards

Most importantly, you’ll be working in a role where your work genuinely makes a difference. You’ll help people feel safe and comfortable in their own homes, while being part of a respectful, inclusive, and professional team that values doing the job properly.

An Outline Of Your Responsibilities And Experience

• Applications are welcome from experienced candidates that have a Joinery background, prepared to take on multi trade duties. The works include the replacement and occasional repairs of various upvc doors, windows, kitchen, bathrooms and general maintenance to ensure functionality.
• Basic Plumbing, replacement of sanitaryware, toilets, baths, shower trays, basins, taps with occasional repairs
• Tiling & patch plastering including making good
• Painting and decorating as and when required
• Social Housing experience is essential as you will be working in tenanted properties
• Working from job tickets or a handheld device on a daily basis linked to a live shared system.
• Trusted to manage your own day and workload effectively
• Always delivering an outstanding service to customers with the understanding that you are working in their homes
• Following Novus’ exemplary Health and Safety policies and standards
• NVQ Level 2/3 Joinery or NVQ Level 2 in Property Maintenance. Plumbing, tiling, plastering skills, PASMA, IPAF knowledge or qualifications are advantageous
• Candidates will also require Working at Height, Asbestos Awareness and Manual Handling training. Where these certifications have expired, refresher training can be provided by Novus.
• Full UK driving license is required.
• The role will also require a DBS check to be completed

A Little Bit About Us

Novus Property Solutions is an award-winning, family-owned business with over 129 years of experience, delivering property maintenance, refurbishment, retrofit and compliance services across Great Britain. With 700+ colleagues in 19 locations, we combine local expertise with national strength. We put people and communities first, creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. You don’t need to tick every box to apply, if this role sounds right for you, we’d love to hear from you.