Multi Trade - Carpenter

Wates Smartspace; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company van and fuel card provided

Permanent, full-time employment

Overtime opportunities available

Excellent benefits package

Ongoing training and development

Career progression

Work close to home across Birmingham &

Be part of a supportive, friendly and

Job summary

Wates Property Services is expanding its Birmingham South team and seeks a skilled Multi-Trade Carpenter to carry out repairs and maintenance in occupied social housing across Kings Norton and nearby areas.

You’ll be the face of our service, delivering high-quality carpentry work, fittings and minor plumbing tasks while prioritising safety and resident satisfaction. This permanent, full-time role offers a company van, fuel card and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent).
• Strong carpentry background in repairs and maintenance.
• Experience in occupied residential properties.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Hanging and repairing doors.
• Fitting kitchens, worktops and units.
• Installing skirting boards, architraves and shelving.
• Carrying out fencing and external repairs.
• Lock changes and property security works.
• Basic plastering, tiling and decorating repairs.
• Minor plumbing and multi-trade maintenance tasks.
• Identifying additional repairs and reporting findings.
• Delivering excellent customer service within residents’ homes.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Skills

Carpentry & Joinery NVQ (L2/3)

Driving Licence (UK)

Customer service

Independent worker

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry & Joinery

Job description

Multi-Trade Carpenter

Kings Norton, Birmingham

Wates Property Services (WPS) | Full Time | Company Van + Fuel Card + Excellent Benefits

Build More Than Homes. Build a Career.

Are you a skilled Carpenter who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and exceptional customer service?

At Wates Property Services, we’re expanding our Birmingham South team and looking for a talented Multi-Trade Carpenter to help maintain and improve homes across Kings Norton and the surrounding areas.

This is more than a trade role. You’ll be the face of our service, making a real difference to residents by carrying out repairs, upgrades and maintenance work that keeps homes safe, secure and well maintained.

If you’re looking for stability, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work for one of the UK’s leading housing maintenance providers, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join WPS?

• Competitive salary
• Company van and fuel card provided
• Permanent, full-time employment
• Overtime opportunities available
• Excellent benefits package
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression within a leading UK contractor
• Work close to home across Birmingham and the West Midlands
• Be part of a supportive, friendly and successful team

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Multi-Trade Carpenter, you’ll carry out a variety of repairs and maintenance works within occupied and void social housing properties.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Hanging and repairing doors
• Fitting kitchens, worktops and units
• Installing skirting boards, architraves and shelving
• Carrying out fencing and external repairs
• Lock changes and property security works
• Basic plastering, tiling and decorating repairs
• Minor plumbing and multi-trade maintenance tasks
• Identifying additional repairs and reporting findings
• Delivering excellent customer service within residents’ homes
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent experience)
• Strong carpentry background within repairs and maintenance
• Experience working in occupied residential properties
• Competent in additional trades such as basic plumbing, tiling or plastering
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Full UK Driving Licence

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in producing quality workmanship
• Enjoys problem-solving and finding practical solutions
• Communicates well with residents and colleagues
• Understands the importance of getting things right first time
• Has a positive, can-do attitude
• Wants to be part of a growing and ambitious team

About Wates Property Services

At Wates, we’re passionate about creating better places to live. Every repair completed and every home improved helps make a positive difference to our customers and communities.

As part of our Birmingham South team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, develop your skills and build a long-term career with a trusted and respected organisation.

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don’t discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [e-mail]