Maintenance Officer Multi Skilled Person – Carpentry Bias

Maintenance Officer Multi Skilled Person
- Carpentry Bias

Full-time Permanent Team Member

Posted 25 Aug 2026

Maintenance Officer Multi Skilled Person
- Carpentry Bias

Property Services | Squared Housing Association | Company Vehicle Provided

Hours: 39 hours per week (full-time)

Salary: £32,000 per annum

Location: Luton and Surrounding Areas

Reporting to: Maintenance Multi Skilled Inspector

• 33 days annual leave (inc bank holiday allowance) which increases up to extra 5 days, each year of service
• Options to buy or sell up to 5 days leave
• Free health cashplan cover (once passed probation)
• Pension (Squared contribute 1.33% of employee contribution to a max of 8%)
• Life Assurance
• Benefits portal offering shopping discounts
• Flexible working approach

About Squared

Squared is a not-for-profit housing association providing affordable homes across Luton and South Bedfordshire since 1962. We’re proud of our strong local roots, our friendly and inclusive workplace, and our commitment to placing the customer at the heart of everything we do.

We believe housing is more than just a home - it’s about support, opportunity, and helping people move forward in a way that suits them. We’re ambitious, growing, and always looking for people who share our values and enjoy making a real difference.

About the Team

Our Property Services team looks after around 700 properties, including homes, hostels, and office premises. We work closely with in-house colleagues and trusted local contractors, collaborating across departments to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Officer with a strong plastering and tiling background to join our Property Services team. You’ll play a key role in delivering a high-quality repairs and maintenance service across our homes, hostels, and offices.

You’ll work independently and as part of a small, supportive in-house team, carrying out day-to-day repairs, void works, and planned maintenance - always with customer service, safety, and quality at the forefront.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carry out a wide range of repairs and maintenance work with a focus on carpentry and joinery
• Install, repair and maintain doors, kitchens, flooring, locks, skirting boards, architraves and other carpentry elements
• Undertake multi-trade repairs including plastering, tiling, painting and decorating, and basic plumbing
• Diagnose and resolve building defects efficiently and effectively
• Complete responsive repairs, void property works and planned maintenance projects
• Carry out damp and mould treatments and report findings to help identify long-term solutions
• Support property inspections and assist with scheduling repair works
• Deliver high standards of customer service while working in customers' homes
• Record completed works accurately using mobile devices and maintenance systems
• Work safely and in line with health and safety legislation, company policies and risk assessments

What We're Looking For

We're interested in hearing from people who:

• Have proven experience as a multi-skilled tradesperson with strong carpentry skills
• Have experience in a range of maintenance trades including plastering, tiling, plumbing, flooring repairs, painting and decorating
• Take pride in delivering quality workmanship and excellent customer service
• Can work independently and manage their own workload effectively
• Have strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Are comfortable using smartphones or handheld devices to update work records
• Have knowledge of damp, mould and building maintenance repairs
• Hold relevant work-based certifications, including Health & Safety training
• Hold a full, clean UK driving licence and are confident driving a van
• Experience working within social housing
• Additional trade skills
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and housing maintenance standards

Squared is a not-for-profit housing association that has been providing affordable housing in Luton and South Bedfordshire since 1962. We strive to find ways to continuously develop and grow with our tenants and residents needs at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to support the local community and embrace its…