Multi-Trade Joiner

James Andrews Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Association in South Manchester is seeking two skilled Multi-Trade Carpenters for a temporary six-week contract, starting immediately. The role offers a negotiable up to £22.00 per hour (Umbrella CIS).

The ideal candidate will have social housing maintenance experience and strong customer service skills to deliver high-quality repairs in occupied and void properties. Responsibilities include responsive repairs, first and second fix carpentry, refurbishing kitchens/bathrooms, and other

Qualifications

• Proven experience carrying out carpentry and multi-trade repairs within social housing, residential maintenance or void properties.
• Strong knowledge of first and second fix carpentry, including doors, kitchens, flooring and general joinery repairs.
• Experience undertaking associated trades such as basic plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating works.
• Demonstrable ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and deliver excellent customer service within occupied properties.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance works within occupied social housing properties.
• Completing first and second fix carpentry including doors, frames, skirting boards, architraves and flooring repairs.
• Fitting, repairing and refurbishing kitchens and bathrooms to a high standard.
• Undertaking multi-trade works including basic plumbing, tiling, plastering, painting and decorating.

Skills

Carpentry

Multi-trade repairs

Customer service

Prioritising workloads

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in South Manchester, who are recruiting for a two Multi-Trade Carpenters on a temporary six-week contract.

The position is due to start immediately, with the potential to go full time. The hourly rate of pay is negotiable up to £22.00 per hour on Umbrella CIS basis.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled Multi-Trade Carpenter with social housing maintenance experience, strong customer service skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality repairs and refurbishments within occupied and void properties.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance works within occupied social housing properties
• Completing first and second fix carpentry including doors, frames, skirting boards, architraves and flooring repairs
• Fitting, repairing and refurbishing kitchens and bathrooms to a high standard
• Undertaking multi-trade works including basic plumbing, tiling, plastering, painting and decorating
• Diagnosing property defects and identifying appropriate repair solutions
• Carrying out void property refurbishments to prepare homes for new tenants

Experience required:

• Proven experience carrying out carpentry and multi-trade repairs within social housing, residential maintenance or void properties
• Strong knowledge of first and second fix carpentry, including doors, kitchens, flooring and general joinery repairs
• Experience undertaking associated trades such as basic plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating works
• Demonstrable ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and deliver excellent customer service within occupied properties

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week
• Monday - Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.