Senior Carpenter Multi-Trade Technician

One YMCA Group; Hexton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Chiltern Group is seeking an experienced Senior Carpenter & Multi-Trade Technician to join our Property Services team. This hands-on role focuses on repairs, maintenance and refurbishment across a varied property portfolio, while mentoring colleagues and providing technical guidance.

You will diagnose, plan and complete responsive repairs, planned maintenance and remedial works with an emphasis on first-time fixes, safety, and high workmanship standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in carpentry and multi-trade maintenance.
• Strong first and second fix carpentry skills.
• Experience fitting kitchens, bathrooms, doors, locks and timber fixtures.
• Ability to diagnose defects and complete repairs to a high standard.
• Experience working independently across multiple sites.
• Good IT skills and experience using mobile job management systems.
• Strong customer service, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to travel across our whole portfolio in supplied van.

Responsibilities

• First and second fix carpentry
• Kitchen and bathroom refurbishments
• Door, lock and ironmongery repairs and installations
• Void property works and general building maintenance
• Diagnosing faults and delivering first-time fixes
• Supporting compliance and safety-related remedial works
• Maintaining accurate records using digital systems

Skills

Carpentry

Multi-trade

First/second fix

Driving licence

Communication

Tools

Mobile job management systems

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Senior Carpenter & Multi-Trade Technician to join our Property Services team. This is a hands-on role carrying out high-quality repairs, maintenance and refurbishment work across a varied property portfolio, while providing technical support and guidance to colleagues.

About the role

The post holder will diagnose, plan and complete responsive repairs, planned maintenance, void refurbishments and remedial works safely, efficiently and to the required standard, with a strong focus on first-time fixes, resident and staff safety, accurate records and excellent workmanship. The role sits within the Property Services function and reports to the Repairs & Maintenance Manager. It works closely with property coordinators, managers, site teams and colleagues across YMCA Chiltern Group, as well as residents, service users and external contractors. The post holder will work independently across dispersed sites while contributing as a senior member of the team, mentoring colleagues and providing agreed team-leader or manager cover when required.

Key Responsibilities

• First and second fix carpentry
• Kitchen and bathroom refurbishments
• Door, lock and ironmongery repairs and installations
• Void property works and general building maintenance
• Diagnosing faults and delivering first-time fixes
• Supporting compliance and safety-related remedial works
• Maintaining accurate records using digital systems

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience in carpentry and multi-trade maintenance.
• Strong first and second fix carpentry skills.
• Experience fitting kitchens, bathrooms, doors, locks and timber fixtures.
• Ability to diagnose defects and complete repairs to a high standard.
• Experience working independently across multiple sites.
• Good IT skills and experience using mobile job management systems.
• Strong customer service, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to travel across our whole portfolio in supplied van.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a values-driven organisation where your skills will make a real difference. You'll be part of a supportive team delivering safe, high-quality environments for our residents and communities. If you're a skilled carpenter with strong multi-trade experience and a commitment to quality workmanship, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a Permanent Full time role.

Hours per week: 37.5

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Important information:

We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.

As some of our roles involve working with vulnerable members of society, this position may require a Basic or Enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be conducted once a conditional offer is made.

Previous Applications: We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. However, if you have applied for a similar role within the last 6 months and were not successful, please consider whether your experience has developed further before reapplying.

Accessibility & Adjustments: We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will strive to be as accommodating as possible. Please inform us in advance of any arrangements you may need to fully participate in the process.

We are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.