Job Title: Multi-Skilled Carpenter
Location: Northamptonshire Area
Sector: Social Housing (Voids)
Overview:
Our client, a trusted provider in the social housing sector, is seeking a qualified and experienced Multi-Skilled Carpenter to join their team in the Northamptonshire area. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance in void properties. This role requires a diverse skill set, including carpentry, plumbing, tiling, patch plastering, and decorating, with a focus on the social housing sector. The role includes a company van, but candidates must provide their own tools.
Key Responsibilities:
Carpentry: Perform a range of carpentry tasks in void properties, including door fitting, skirting, architraves, timber repairs, and general joinery work.
Plumbing: Undertake basic plumbing duties such as replacing taps, repairing leaks, installing sinks, toilets, and general plumbing fixtures.
Tiling: Install tiles in kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas, ensuring work is completed to a high standard.
Patch Plastering: Carry out patch plastering tasks, repairing holes and damaged walls, and preparing surfaces for decoration.
Decorating: Complete painting and decorating tasks to a professional level, ensuring the property is finished to a high standard and ready for re-occupation.
Ensure all work complies with current health and safety regulations.
Manage time effectively to meet deadlines and deliver projects to the required quality standards.
Provide exceptional customer service, liaising with tenants and colleagues as necessary.
Complete necessary paperwork and record all works carried out in a timely manner.Essential Skills & Experience:
Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Carpenter, with a strong background in social housing, particularly with void properties.
Skilled in carpentry, plumbing, tiling, patch plastering, and decorating.
Excellent knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.
Ability to work independently, managing multiple tasks efficiently.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality workmanship.
Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
Full UK driving license (max 6 points).Qualifications:
Relevant qualifications in Carpentry, such as City & Guilds or NVQ (Level 2 or 3).
Plumbing qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent).
Experience or qualifications in tiling, patch plastering, and decorating.
Ideally, an up-to-date qualification in Health and Safety (e.g., CSCS card).Desirable Skills & Experience:
Experience working within the social housing sector, specifically void properties.
Own tools for the role (must be able to provide personal tools for the job).
A positive, proactive attitude with excellent problem-solving skills.
Previous experience working within tight deadlines.Additional Information:
Company van provided (applicant must provide own tools).
Competitive rate and benefits package.
Opportunities for training and career progression.If you are an experienced Multi-Skilled Carpenter with the right qualifications and experience in the social housing sector, especially in void properties, and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply today!
Resourcing Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy