Multi-Skilled Joiner – Social Housing Repairs

Wates Smartspace; Skelmersdale; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates in Skelmersdale is seeking a Multi Skilled Joiner to join our WPSteam delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance services to social housing clients. You will perform responsive repair work across properties, ensuring first-time fixes and excellent customer service on every visit.

The role requires minimum NVQ Level 2 in Joinery/Carpentry, a Full UK driving licence, and the ability to work across multiple trades, including basic plumbing, plastering or tiling.

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 capability

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Joinery/Carpentry

Job description

Wates in Skelmersdale is seeking a Multi Skilled Joiner to join our WPSteam delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance services to social housing clients. You will perform responsive repair work across properties, ensuring first-time fixes and excellent customer service on every visit.

The role requires minimum NVQ Level 2 in Joinery/Carpentry, a Full UK driving licence, and the ability to work across multiple trades, including basic plumbing, plastering or tiling.