We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in South Manchester, who are recruiting for a Multi-Trade Carpenter on a temporary six-week contract.

The position is due to start immediately, with the potential to go full time. The hourly rate of pay is negotiable up to £22 on a CIS Umbrella basis.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in social housing maintenance, be confident carrying out a range of carpentry and multi-trade repairs, and possess excellent customer service skills when working within occupied properties.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Carrying out planned and reactive carpentry repairs within occupied and void social housing properties

• Completing multi-trade maintenance works, including basic plumbing, patch plastering, and general repairs

• Diagnosing property defects and delivering high-quality repairs in a safe and timely manner.

• Ensuring all works are completed right first time while maintaining excellent customer service standards

• Managing company van stock and materials, accurately recording completed works and reporting any follow-on repairs

Experience required:

• Proven experience carrying out carpentry repairs and multi-trade maintenance within social housing, housing association, or local authority properties.

• Strong knowledge of responsive repairs, void works, and planned maintenance, with the ability to complete jobs to a high standard.

• Ability to diagnose faults, manage workloads effectively, and work independently across occupied and vacant homes.

• Full UK driving licence and excellent customer service skills, with experience working directly with tenants and residents.

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 15:30

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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