Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

I amlooking for a Carpenter to work in Social Housing
, completing carpentry and general property maintenance across homes in Wigan. This role offers an immediate start, a company vehicle and the possibility of a permanent position as the workload continues to grow.

I’d be keen to speak with candidates who have experience in carpentry, joinery, social housing repairs or responsive property maintenance
.

• Company vehicle provided
• Long-term work on a social housing maintenance programme
• Immediate start available
• A varied workload across residential properties
• Opportunity to move into a permanent position as the programme grows

• Carrying out carpentry and joinery repairs in social housing properties
• Repairing and adjusting doors, frames and wooden fixtures
• Completing repairs to handrails and other fittings
• Sealing around door frames and associated fixtures where required
• Addressing general defects and completing small remedial works
• Making good following repairs and leaving work areas tidy
• Working respectfully in occupied homes and minimising disruption to residents

• Experience in carpentry, joinery or general maintenance
• Previous experience working in social housing or residential repairs
• Practical skills in repairing doors, frames, fixtures and fittings
• The ability to manage jobs independently and deliver quality work
• A proactive attitude towards identifying and resolving property issues
• Experience working professionally in occupied properties
• Confidence using a smartphone or tablet for job reporting
• A full UK driving licence
• Asbestos Awareness certification (desirable, although training can be arranged)

The work is based across social housing properties throughout Wigan and the surrounding areas
, with jobs at properties across the borough. Candidates based in Wigan, Leigh or nearby locations are preferred. A company vehicle will be provided.