Multi Skilled Joiner

SeeMeHired; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training & qualifications

Career progression & development plans

Holiday scheme - additional paid day

Long service awards & vouchers

Gym membership & healthcare perks

Job summary

Exceptional Care is expanding and seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Joiner to maintain and refurbish OFSTED-registered homes for children and young people. You will perform refurbishments, repairs and general maintenance across eight homes and the Head Office.

You will work safely to high standards, conducting inspections and responding promptly to urgent repairs while ensuring environments are child-friendly and welcoming.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry/Joinery or equivalent qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence (max 6 penalty points).
• Proven experience in multi-skilled property maintenance including plumbing, tiling, plastering.
• Basic Health & Safety training (e.g. Manual Handling, Working at Height).
• CSCS Card (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Complete refurbishments, repairs and general maintenance across eight homes and Head Office.
• Carry out high-quality joinery work and general maintenance safely in occupied or vacant homes.
• Risk assess and perform tasks in a child-friendly, safe manner; respond to urgent repairs.
• Conduct regular inspections and identify maintenance needs.
• Install and maintain kitchens and bathrooms; carry out tiling, plastering and basic plumbing.
• Maintain outdoor areas including fencing, decking, sheds and pathways; support seasonal tasks.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Carpentry & joinery skills

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry/Joinery

City & Guilds or similar trade certification

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

We're expanding and looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Joiner to join our team. You'll play a vital role in maintaining and refurbishing OFSTED registered homes for children and young people, helping create safe, welcoming environments where they can feel secure and supported. This is not just a maintenance role - it's an opportunity to directly contribute to the well-being and care of vulnerable children by ensuring their homes are functional, warm, and comfortable,

• Complete refurbishments, repairs and general maintenance across 8 different homes and Head Office, working on both planned refurbishments and reactive repairs in occupied and vacant homes.
• Carry out high-quality work safely, following health & safety, building regulations, and safeguarding guidelines, while minimizing disruption to the home.
• Risk assess and carry out all work in a way that is safe, child-friendly, and appropriate for occupied residential homes and respond promptly to urgent repairs
• Conducting regular inspections and identifying maintenance needs
• Completing a wide range of joinery tasks - constructing, repairing, and maintaining wooden fixtures such as doors, windows, flooring, skirting boards, and furniture.
• Carrying out tiling, patch plastering, basic plumbing (e.g. fixing leaks, replacing taps), and minor decorating.
• Assisting with the installation and maintenance of kitchens and bathrooms.
• Carrying out routine maintenance of outdoor areas, including fencing, decking, sheds, and pathways and supporting seasonal tasks like gritting, clearing debris, or minor landscaping as needed.

Your work will directly impact the daily lives of children in care. From repairing a bedroom to installing a new kitchen, every task you do helps ensure a safe, nurturing space for them to grow, heal, and thrive. You will contribute to Exceptional Care's ambition to provide outstanding care and transformative support for children and young people. You'll champion our Company values: Professionalism Respect Integrity Development Equality

• Full UK Driving Licence (maximum 6 penalty points)
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry, Joinery, or a related trade (or equivalent qualification)
• Proven experience in multi-skilled property maintenance (e.g. plumbing, tiling, plastering)
• Basic Health & Safety training (e.g. Manual Handling, Working at Height)

Desired criteria

• City & Guilds or similar trade certification (in joinery, plumbing, plastering, etc.)
• Valid CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)
• Awareness of working in sensitive environments occupied residential settings (ideally with vulnerable people or children)
• Awareness of safeguarding protocols and working in environments with additional safety and privacy considerations
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one)
• Paid training & qualifications in line with policies
• Career growth & ongoing support Structured progression & development plans Length of Service Holiday Scheme - Awarding 1 additional paid day per year up to 3 years Long Service Award Voucher - £200 for 2 years, £400 for 5 years and £600 for 10 years Outstanding service employee of the year award -£3,000 voucher based award £100 Refer-a-Friend bonus Gym membership & healthcare perks (Medicash) Employee Assistance Programme