Multi-Trade Carpenter – Social Housing Repairs Pro

WPS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Overtime opportunities

Benefits package

Training & development

Career progression

Close to home in Birmingham & West Mid

Supportive team

Job summary

Wates Property Services (WPS) in Birmingham South is seeking a skilled Multi-Trade Carpenter to maintain and improve homes across Kings Norton and surrounding areas. The role involves repairing, upgrading and maintaining properties, delivering high-quality workmanship, and providing excellent customer service to residents.

You will be the face of our service, carrying out a range of carpentry and multi-trade tasks in occupied social housing, ensuring safety and high standards.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent experience).
• Strong carpentry background in 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 workload.
• 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 NVQ

Carpentry experience

Residential work

Multi-trade

Customer service

Independent worker

Driving licence

Education

NVQ in Carpentry & Joinery

Job description

Wates Property Services (WPS) in Birmingham South is seeking a skilled Multi-Trade Carpenter to maintain and improve homes across Kings Norton and surrounding areas. The role involves repairing, upgrading and maintaining properties, delivering high-quality workmanship, and providing excellent customer service to residents.

You will be the face of our service, carrying out a range of carpentry and multi-trade tasks in occupied social housing, ensuring safety and high standards.