Multi‑Skilled Joiner: Responsive Housing Repairs Pro

Wates Group; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wates Group is hiring a Multi Skilled Joiner to join our WPS team in Skelmersdale, delivering repairs and maintenance to social housing clients. You’ll fix on first visit where possible and work across trades to support responsive maintenance.

Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 in Joinery/Carpentry, a full UK driving licence and proven experience in social housing. You’ll record works using PDA or job systems and uphold safety standards on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Joinery/Carpentry (essential).
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Experience delivering responsive social housing maintenance.
• Strong multitrade ability (e.g., basic plumbing, patch plastering, tiling) is highly desirable.
• Ability to problem-solve, work independently, and communicate well with tenants and colleagues.
• A commitment to delivering a positive customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out a variety of responsive repair and renewal works across social housing properties.
• Delivering a high standard of workmanship, aiming for first-time fix wherever possible.
• Working across multiple trades as required, identifying when additional trade support is needed.
• Completing job sheets and recording materials used via PDA or job management systems.
• Working collaboratively with supervisors, operatives and client representatives.
• Upholding Wates Health & Safety Standards and safeguarding responsibilities at all times.

Skills

Multitrade ability

Customer service

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Joinery/Carpentry

Tools

PDA

Job management systems

Job description

The Wates Group is hiring a Multi Skilled Joiner to join our WPS team in Skelmersdale, delivering repairs and maintenance to social housing clients. You’ll fix on first visit where possible and work across trades to support responsive maintenance.

Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 in Joinery/Carpentry, a full UK driving licence and proven experience in social housing. You’ll record works using PDA or job systems and uphold safety standards on site.