Multi Trade Operative (Carpenter)

plymouthcommunityhomes; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Out-of-hours rota opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Modern tools and digital tech

Free onsite gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual flu vaccination

Cycle to Work

Volunteer days

Social events

Job summary

Plymouth Community Homes is seeking a skilled Carpenter to maintain and improve our residents' homes. You will handle carpentry repairs, kitchen/bathroom installs, and related trades across our housing stock, while managing your own workload and delivering high‑quality service.

We value pride in workmanship, strong problem‑solving, and excellent resident satisfaction. A driving licence and compliance with vehicle insurance are required for this role.

Qualifications

• A recognised trade qualification, ideally NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Strong carpentry experience, ideally within repairs and maintenance.
• The ability to plan and organise your own workload effectively.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• A proactive approach and strong problem‑solving ability.
• The confidence to work independently and make sound decisions.
• A commitment to delivering high standards and excellent resident satisfaction.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to meet company vehicle insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carpentry repairs and maintenance across our housing stock
• Repairs to UPVC windows and doors, lock replacements and forced entries
• Kitchen and bathroom installations
• Basic plumbing, tiling, decorating, plastering and masonry repairs
• Diagnosing faults and delivering effective solutions
• Responding to emergency repairs and helping keep homes safe
• Participating in the out‑of‑hours rota, providing an opportunity to increase your earnings

Skills

Carpentry

Trade qualification

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 (Carpentry)

Job description

Build Your Future With Us - Join a Growing Team That Invests in You

Do you want to develop your skills, work for a growing organisation, enjoy genuine job security, and be part of a team that makes a real difference to people's lives every day?

If you're proud of your craftsmanship, enjoy varied work, and want to build a long‑term career with one of Plymouth's leading employers, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

As a Carpenter within PCH, you'll play a vital role in maintaining and improving our residents' homes. Every day brings something different, giving you the opportunity to use your carpentry skills while developing and applying a wide range of trade disciplines.

Your work will include:

• Carpentry repairs and maintenance across our housing stock
• Repairs to UPVC windows and doors, lock replacements and forced entries
• Kitchen and bathroom installations
• Basic plumbing, tiling, decorating, plastering and masonry repairs
• Diagnosing faults and delivering effective solutions
• Responding to emergency repairs and helping keep homes safe
• Participating in the out‑of‑hours rota, providing an opportunity to increase your earnings

You'll be trusted to manage your own workload, maintain van stock, achieve first‑time fixes wherever possible, and deliver an exceptional service to our residents.

What we’re looking for

We're seeking someone who takes pride in their work, values quality workmanship, and enjoys solving problems.

You’ll bring:

• A recognised trade qualification, ideally NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
• Strong carpentry experience, ideally within repairs and maintenance
• The ability to plan and organise your own workload effectively
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A proactive approach and strong problem‑solving ability
• The confidence to work independently and make sound decisions
• A commitment to delivering high standards and excellent resident satisfaction
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to meet company vehicle insurance requirements

About Plymouth Community Homes

We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high‑quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.

With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well‑managed and well‑maintained homes.

What's in it for you?

At Plymouth Community Homes, we recognise the value skilled tradespeople bring to our organisation. That’s why we offer a package designed to support your career, wellbeing and work‑life balance.

Benefits include:

• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to boost earnings through the out‑of‑hours rota
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Modern tools and digital technology to support your work
• Free onsite gym and changing facilities
• Employee Assistance Programme, including free counselling support
• Annual flu vaccination
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Three paid volunteering days each year through our Make a Difference scheme
• A friendly, supportive workplace with regular social and charity events

Make a Difference Every Day

At Plymouth Community Homes, the work you do matters. Every repair completed, every problem solved, and every home improved has a direct impact on the people who live there.

If you're looking for a role that offers stability, variety, professional growth and the opportunity to be part of a respected and expanding organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Plymouth Community Homes is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and communities.

Build your career. Develop your skills. Make a difference. Join Plymouth Community Homes today.