Carpenter / Joiner in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Permanent Position | Company Van & Fuel Card Provided

Are you an experienced Carpenter / Joiner looking for a secure, long-term opportunity within the social housing sector? We are recruiting for a skilled tradesperson to join a busy repairs and maintenance team delivering high-quality work across occupied and void social housing properties.

This is a permanent role offering a company van, fuel card, and the opportunity to work for a well-established organisation with a consistent workload.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive repairs and planned maintenance works within social housing properties
• Hang, ease, and adjust internal and external doors
• Repair and replace locks, hinges, handles, and other ironmongery
• Install and repair kitchens, worktops, cabinets, and units
• Fit skirting boards, architraves, door frames, and other finishing carpentry
• Undertake flooring repairs and installations, including laminate and timber flooring
• Repair and replace fencing, gates, and external timber structures
• Carry out UPVC door and window repairs where required
• Complete minor multi-trade works and make-good repairs following maintenance activities
• Ensure work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales
• Deliver excellent customer service when working in tenants' homes
• Accurately complete job records and documentation

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Carpenter / Joiner within repairs and maintenance
• Experience working within social housing is highly desirable
• Skilled in both first-fix and second-fix carpentry
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Must possess own basic trade tools
• Full clean UK driving licence
• Clean DBS check
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Commitment to delivering high standards of workmanship

Package

• Permanent contract
• Competitive salary
• Company van provided
• Fuel card provided
• Paid holiday entitlement

If you are a skilled Carpenter / Joiner seeking a permanent position within social housing repairs and maintenance, we would like to hear from you.