Joiner – Responsive Repairs for Social Housing (Temp)

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

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.