Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Carpenter – Winchester (Responsive Maintenance)

WPS has an exciting opportunity for a Carpenter to join our Responsive Maintenance division, working from our Winchester office. You’ll be delivering reactive maintenance services to our valued residents as part of a social housing contract.

• Carrying out carpentry repair and renewal works across various properties.
• Advising your Supervisor when additional support or materials are needed.
• Working independently or collaboratively with other operatives.
• Completing daily work sheets detailing tasks and materials used.
• Ensuring timely and productive completion of assigned tasks.

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• NVQ L2 in Carpentry or a similar trade.
• Proven experience in carpentry.
• Ability to work to high standards of workmanship and productivity.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong customer service mindset and ability to meet tight deadlines.

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly. We don’t discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role.

Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offences. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.

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National Security Vetting.