Multi skilled joiner

GREAT PLACES HOUSING ASSOCIATION; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van

Fuel card

Uniform & Tools provided

Annual leave 26–30 days

Pension scheme (DC)

Healthcare (auto enrolled)

Discounts via The Market Place

Wage streaming / early access to wages

Rewards & Recognition

Job summary

Great Places Housing Association is seeking a skilled joiner to carry out joinery and repairs across our housing stock in Manchester. You will repair UPVC windows/doors, replace double glazed units, and overhaul kitchens, delivering high-quality repairs with first-time fixes.

You will work with PDA/mobile tech, complete training, maintain safety, and build good relationships with customers. A full UK driving licence and NVQ Level 2 in Joinery are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Joinery or equivalent qualification/experience
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Experience working in domestic properties
• Ability to carry out basic plumbing, tiling, patch plastering to support first-time fix
• Strong customer-focused approach and willingness to learn and support colleagues

Responsibilities

• Carry out joinery and repairs including restoring UPVC windows/doors, replacing double glazed units, and overhauling kitchens
• Deliver high-quality repairs with first-time fixes through accurate diagnosis and multi-trade working
• Attend training, toolbox talks and e-learning modules
• Communicate professionally and empathetically with customers, colleagues and local stakeholders
• Work safely and ensure homes are left clean and secure
• Use PDA/mobile tech to receive, update and manage repair jobs
• Produce accurate records including before-and-after photos and detailed job notes

Skills

Joinery

Communication

Safety awareness

Customer focus

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Joinery

Job description

• Carrying out all aspects of joinery, including repairing UPVC windows, repairing UPVC/composite doors, replacing double glazed units, and overhauling kitchens
• Delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance work, achieving first-time fixes through accurate diagnosis and effective multi-trade working
• Attending and completing all required training, toolbox talks, and E-learning modules
• Communicating professionally and empathetically with customers, colleagues, and local stakeholders
• Carrying out work safely and professionally, ensuring customers' homes are left clean and secure
• Using PDA/mobile technology to receive, update, and manage repair jobs efficiently
• Producing accurate records, including before-and-after photographs and detailed job notes
  Key essentials: Full UK manual driving licence, NVQ level 2 in joinery or equivalent in experience, NVQ Level 2 in Joinery (or equivalent qualification/experience)
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Experience working in domestic properties, ideally within housing (desirable but not essential)
• Ability to carry out basic plumbing, tiling, patch plastering to support first time fix and value for money
• A customer-focused approach with pride in delivering high-quality work
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and support colleagues
• Reliable, professional, and committed to safe working practices
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with customers and teams

What we need from you

• A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing
• A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities
• A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places
• A commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity

At Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work. Great Places Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment. All successful applicant(s) will be subject to a basic criminal records background check. For the purposes of our van fleet insurance, you must have a minimum of 2 years driving experience with a full UK driving licence, be over the age of 21 and complete an online driver monitoring Assessment prior to starting your role. If you are under 21 but with 2 years driving experience with a full UK driving licence you would be required to complete an on-line driver monitoring assessment and additional in vehicle assessment prior to starting your role funded by Great Places.

• All the kit you need Van, Fuel card, Uniform & Tools provided
• Annual LeaveStart at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years + Bank Holidays
• PensionDC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places)
• WPAHealthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available- option to increase & add on family members
• The Market Placehigh street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more
• Wage Stream You can access savings opportunities and early access to wages
• Reward & Recognition You Count Rewards are individual reward's for going 'above & beyond'