Joiner, Building Maintenance

Job Title:

Joiner (Social Housing) - Company Van Provided

Location:

North Yorkshire
Contract Type:
Permanent, Full-Time

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Role

We are partnering with a leading social housing contractor to recruit a skilled Joiner to deliver high-quality carpentry and joinery works across occupied and void properties. This is a permanent position with a company van provided, working across a local patch to carry out reactive maintenance, planned works, and void reinstatement.
You'll be part of a professional, customer-focused team delivering safe, compliant repairs and refurbishments that make a real difference to residents' homes.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out a full range of joinery/carpentry tasks, including:

First and second fix
Kitchen and bathroom installations
Door hanging (internal/external), frames, skirting, architraves
Floor repairs, boarding, and laminate installation
Fire door installation, repairs, and statutory checks (if qualified)
Timber window and sash repairs, ironmongery installation
Fencing, gates, and external joinery as required

Undertake responsive repairs, voids, and planned maintenance in line with SORs (Schedule of Rates) and quality standards.
Diagnose faults, scope works, and complete documentation via mobile device (job sheets, photos, compliance forms).
Ensure all work is completed to agreed quality, time, and budget escalate variations where needed.
Work respectfully and safely in occupied homes, communicating clearly with residents and site teams.
Adhere to Health & Safety, CDM, safeguarding, and environmental policies at all times.
Participate in out-of-hours/call-out rota (where applicable).
Maintain van stock levels, tools, and PPE report defects and re-order materials.
Collaborate with surveyors, supervisors, planners, and multi-trade colleagues to deliver a right-first-time service.

Essential Requirements

Qualified Joiner/Carpenter - NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Carpentry & Joinery.
Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 points) comfortable with regional travel.
Proven experience in social housing, local authority, or responsive repairs environments.
Strong finishing standards and ability to work independently to SORs/targets.
Excellent customer service and communication skills professional conduct in occupied homes.
Competent with mobile job management systems (PDA/tablet).
Health & Safety aware - safe use of power tools, work at height, dust control, and manual handling.

Desirable (Not Essential)

CSCS card
Asbestos Awareness (UKATA)
Working at Height and Manual Handling training
Basic multi-trade skills (minor patch plastering, silicone, minor plumbing adjustments)
Fire door installation/maintenance experience (FIRAS/third-party certified)
DBS check (can be processed on offer if required)
Experience on frameworks such as Decent Homes, voids standards, fire-stopping, or planned kitchens/bathrooms

What's on Offer

Permanent contract with a stable, reputable social housing contractor
Company van & fuel card (personal use policy to be confirmed)
PPE, uniform, and power tools (policy varies hand tools typically required)
Paid holiday, pension, and sick pay (per company policy)
Training & development, including H&S refreshers and upskilling
Call-out/on-call allowance (where applicable)
Opportunity to progress into Lead Operative or Supervisor roles

How to Apply

Please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) quoting "Joiner - Social Housing (Permanent)". Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Anderselite to discuss the role, patch, and interview process with the contractor