Carpenter/Joiner

We're currently recruiting for an experienced Carpenter / Joiner to join a respected East Midlands Housing Association on a temp-to-perm contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure long-term work with the potential for a permanent position, carrying out repairs and maintenance to void properties across Northamptonshire.

📍 Areas Covered

• Northampton
• Kettering
• Corby
• Wellingborough
• Market Harborough
• Surrounding areas

🏠 The Role

Working within the voids maintenance team, you will be responsible for bringing properties back up to a lettable standard ready for new tenants. The position focusses on general repairs and maintenance, with carpentry and joinery being your core trade.

🔨 Typical Duties

✅ Door repairs and replacements
✅ Lock fitting and maintenance
✅ Skirting boards, architraves and general joinery work
✅ Window and frame repairs
✅ Internal and external carpentry maintenance
✅ Fencing and gate repairs
✅ Minor patch plastering and decorating works
✅ Basic plumbing and other multi-skilled repairs
✅ Ensuring void properties are completed to a high standard

Essential Requirements

🎓 NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent)
🏠 Previous social housing maintenance experience
🔑 Experience working on void properties
🚗 Full UK Driving Licence
🛠 Ability to carry out basic multi-trade repairs alongside carpentry works
💬 Strong communication and customer service skills

💰 What's On Offer?

💷 Up to £27.00 per hour
⏰ 37 hours paid per week
📅 Monday to Friday working pattern
🚐 Company van provided
⛽ Fuel card provided
🔒 Long-term opportunity with temp-to-perm prospects
🚀 Immediate start available

🌟 Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established housing association with a strong reputation across the East Midlands. You'll benefit from consistent work, excellent support, and the chance to secure a permanent role with a growing organisation.

📞 If you're an experienced Carpenter / Joiner with social housing voids experience and are looking for your next long-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

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