On-Call Carpenter - Social Housing Maintenance (Exeter)

Skilled Careers; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Careers in Exeter is seeking a qualified Carpenter for reactive maintenance in social housing. The role involves high-quality carpentry to achieve first-time fixes, with on-call duties and the requirement to provide your own power tools. Driving licence is essential for sitework and tool transport.

The assignment is initially 3 months with a temp-perm pathway, based in Exeter. Pay rates are PAYE £18.72 per hour and UMB £23.82, with a strong emphasis on safety, customer service, and

Qualifications

• NVQ / City & Guilds or equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong joinery skills
• Experience in customer-focused, target-driven environments
• Able to work independently, manage workload, and solve problems
• Good health & safety awareness
• Social housing experience desirable

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality carpentry to achieve first-time fixes
• Work safely and deliver good customer service
• Keep accurate records and maintain vehicle, tools and stock to required standards
• Be part of an on-call, out-of-hours rota (details discussed at interview)
• Candidates must have access to their own power tools

Skills

Strong joinery skills

Customer-focused environments

Health & safety awareness

Work independently

Power tools ownership

Driving Licence

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Skilled Careers in Exeter is seeking a qualified Carpenter for reactive maintenance in social housing. The role involves high-quality carpentry to achieve first-time fixes, with on-call duties and the requirement to provide your own power tools. Driving licence is essential for sitework and tool transport.

The assignment is initially 3 months with a temp-perm pathway, based in Exeter. Pay rates are PAYE £18.72 per hour and UMB £23.82, with a strong emphasis on safety, customer service, and