Carpenter Multi- Temporary

Due to rapid growth and continuous success we are delighted to confirm that we are urgently seeking a Temporary Carpenter to join our Repairs & Maintenance team in Birmingham, immediate start until 30/6/26.

This is a temp role and the core working hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.

You will be responsible for property maintenance and repairs to social housing properties covering a patch for Birmingham City Council.

You will be part of one of Fortem’s largest Social Housing contracts, Birmingham City Council. This is an expanding £50m Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit contract and the largest social housing contract in Europe. We are responsible for over 22,500 properties in the Birmingham area including low, medium and a significant number of high‑rise blocks.

• Completing all responsive carpentry repairs and maintenance work for social housing and utilising basic plumbing skills, or window, changing locks, tiling etc.
• Advising Supervisor in a timely manner when other trades are required.
• Working in partnership with other operatives to complete projects.
• Recording and submitting accurate data using relevant business systems electronic devices.
• Affording excellent customer service to client representatives.
• Arranging purchase of materials required to deliver the works in a planned and efficient manner.
• Comply with safeguarding policy and H&S standards at all times.
• Operating within the company’s occupational road risk policies and procedures.
• Using a PDA smart phone to correspond daily with colleagues to update progress and completion information for your allocated work.

• NVQ/qualifications in relation to relevant trade (Carpentry or Plumbing) or equivalent, however anyone qualified by experience will also be considered.
• Full driving licence (max 6 points) and must be able to pass basic DBS Checks.

• Competitive hourly rate, paid weekly via an agency.
• Company van and fuel card provided.
• All temporary benefits apply.

We are Investors in People – Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.