Joiner, Building Maintenance

Joiner

We're hiring a qualified Joiner, offering a company van and consistent work within your community. Places for People is one of the UK’s largest housing providers and is proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s Top 50 Best Workplaces. We are committed to creating inclusive communities and improving customers’ lives. You’ll be working locally, making a real difference to people’s homes and the neighbourhoods we operate in.

• Use of a company van with fuel card
• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with options to buy and sell leave
• Overtime opportunities available
• Core working hours of 08:00-16:30 Monday-Friday
• Tools, uniform, iPad, mobile phone and PPE provided
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Permanent, secure employment
• Consistent workload within your dedicated area
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues up to 2%
• Death in Service benefit
• Sick pay

• Carrying out joinery installations and repairs within domestic properties
• Completing work such as doors, kitchens, flooring and internal fittings
• Working to specifications, reports, and agreed standards
• Protecting customers’ homes and belongings while completing work
• Collaborating with supervisors, schedulers and wider teams to meet deadlines
• Recording work activity and completing required documentation
• Supporting apprentices and contributing to team performance and KPIs

• A structured schedule covering repairs and maintenance work
• Travelling between jobs in your company van
• Working independently or with a team of other tradespeople
• Engaging directly with customers in their homes
• Completing work efficiently while maintaining quality and compliance standards

• Occupied homes
• Empty (void) properties
• A range of domestic properties within your local area
• Environments involving vulnerable customers

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Joinery
• Experience working as a Joiner, ideally within social housing or domestic properties
• Full UK driving licence
• Based within the LE postcode

• Experience working across multiple trades
• IT literacy or willingness to learn digital systems

• Basic DBS check required
• You may be required to work across surrounding areas

Places for People is an equal opportunity employer. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant, are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, and commit to giving candidates who meet the essential criteria a guaranteed interview if they meet the criteria for the vacancy. We also support neurodivergent applicants and provide a flexible interview process when requested.