Maintenance Operative - Joiner (Maintenance Grimsby)

Target Housing Ltd; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Target Housing Ltd in Grimsby is seeking a Multi-Skilled Operative - Joiner to join our Maintenance team on a full-time basis. The role covers planned and reactive repairs across our properties, with duties ranging from joinery to basic plumbing and site improvements.

The successful candidate will work 39 hours per week, typically on-site, with driving provision essential. DBS clearance and a valid driving licence are required, and you will liaise with external contractors as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates practical joinery skills and ability to use hand tools.
• Good health & safety awareness in a maintenance environment.
• Reliable team member with ability to work independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Work independently on task lists
• Maintenance and repair work for buildings and facilities
• Completing joinery tasks (studwork, roofing joinery, doors, skirting boards, architraves) and installing kitchens
• Basic plumbing tasks
• Assist and liaise with external contractors
• Undertake emergency jobs responding to weather impact
• Alter or create workspaces as required to meet business needs
• Ensure buildings/offices comply with current legislation
• Attend meetings, supervisions and training
• Understand and comply with Health & Safety regulations
• Other duties as required to meet organisational needs

Skills

Joinery

Hand tools

Health & safety

Teamwork

Driving licence

Job description

Multi-Skilled Operative - Joiner at Target Housing to join our Maintenance team.

Location: Unit 4, The Drawing Court, Gilbey Road, Grimsby, DN31 2TN

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (39 hours per week)

About Us:

Target Housing is a charity and registered social landlord. Over the past 30 years we have shown that stable accommodation and support can help transform lives. We work in a psychologically and trauma informed way to empower people to achieve independence. Target delivers the highest standard of housing and support to enable vulnerable people to live independently, fulfil their potential and contribute to their communities and wider society.

Main Purpose:

To maintain the properties within the Target portfolio to a high standard. To carry out planned, reactive and emergency repairs as and when required within agreed timescales.

Specific Tasks & Responsibilities

• Work independently on task lists
• Maintenance and repair work for buildings and facilities
• Completing joinery, such as but not limited to: studwork, roofing joinery, hanging doors, skirting boards, architraves and installing kitchens

• Basic plumbing tasks
• Assist and liaise with external contractors and others as necessary
• Undertake emergency jobs (e.g. reacting to the impact of weather conditions on buildings and grounds)
• Be involved with building and maintenance work, when required, to alter or create workspaces suitable for the needs of the business
• Maintenance of buildings and offices to comply with current legislation
• Attend team meetings, supervisions, and training as directed
• To understand and comply with Health and Safety regulations
• Undertake any other duties as required to meet the needs of the organisation

Person Specification

• Able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
• You will demonstrate good aptitude for ‘hands on’ work and the use of hand tools
• Good communication skills with the ability to follow instructions
• You have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, with adaptability to change and varying work priorities
• You will have excellent reliability & flexibility as a team member, committed to excellent levels of punctuality and attendance
• You will be a high-quality installer/fitter/joiner
• A full driving licence is essential
• An awareness of Health & Safety working practices

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you.

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This role is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, 2 Employment References, a full valid Driving Licence and access to a road worthy vehicle.