Maintenance Joiner/Handyperson

YMCA Robin Hood Group; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A community housing organization is seeking a Maintenance Joiner/Handyperson to join their Housing team. This role involves a range of carpentry, joinery, and general maintenance work across Nottingham and nearby locations, including Mansfield. The ideal candidate will have relevant trade qualifications in carpentry or joinery and be ready to travel to various properties. A driving licence is required, with a fleet vehicle provided.

Benefits

Travel allowance up to £3,600 per year

Fleet vehicle and tools provided

Support for additional qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in a qualified trade position as a joiner or carpenter.
• Broader maintenance or caretaking experience is desirable.
• Driving licence required for travel.

Responsibilities

• Undertake carpentry and joinery jobs.
• Carry out repairs and general maintenance.
• Perform various maintenance tasks including plumbing, painting, and gardening.

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

General maintenance

Plumbing

Painting

Gardening

Education

Level 2/3 Diploma in Site Carpentry

NVQ 2/3 in Carpentry and Joinery

Level 2/3 Bench Joinery

Job description

Overview

YMCA Robin Hood Group provides temporary housing for vulnerable adults in a network of transitional houses across Nottingham and the surrounding areas.

Role

We are looking for a Maintenance Joiner/Handyperson to join our Housing team to undertake a range of carpentry, joinery and other maintenance work for our properties.

Travel

Whilst you will be based in Nottingham, you will also be expected to travel to other locations across the county when required to support in our other regions such as Mansfield and Worksop.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking a range of carpentry, and joinery jobs
• Carrying out repairs and general maintenance
• When required, undertaking a range of other maintenance tasks, including plumbing, painting, and gardening.

About You

You will have experience of working in a qualified trade position as a joiner / carpenter and possibly have broader experience if you have worked in a maintenance or caretaking in a work environment.

Qualifications

A relevant trade qualification to at least level 2 in joinery and / or carpentry e.g Level 2 / 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry, NVQ 2 / 3 in Carpentry and Joinery, level 2/3 Bench Joinery, is also highly desirable. We are happy and able to put you through additional qualifications to support your experience too.

Driving & Travel

You will need a driving licence so that you are able to travel around our network of properties although you will be provided with a fleet vehicle and all the tools needed to do your job. If you wish to use your own vehicle for travel between our homes, we can offer a travel allowance of up to £3,600 per year.

DBS

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (paid for by YMCA) and registration with the DBS Update Service. We reserve the right to withdraw this role before the closing date should we be able to appoint to the role.