Multi Trade Operative (Carpenter)

Plymouth Community Homes Plymouth, United States
Internship Entry Level

Posted 1 week ago

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About This Role

Join our Repairs Team as a Multi-Trade Operative (Carpenter) to perform a variety of carpentry, plumbing, tiling, decorating, plastering, and masonry repairs in people's homes. You will manage your own workload, aim for first-time fixes, and deliver high-quality service to residents.

Responsibilities

  • Perform carpentry repairs across homes
  • Fix and maintain UPVc windows & doors, lock changes, forced entries
  • Install full kitchens and bathrooms
  • Perform plumbing, tiling, decorating, plastering, and masonry tasks
  • Diagnose faults and resolve them quickly
  • Make homes safe during emergency call-outs
  • Manage own workload and maintain van stock
  • Deliver reliable, high-quality service to residents

Requirements

  • NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Ability to meet company vehicle insurance requirements
  • Strong ability to plan and manage own workload
  • Confidence communicating with residents, colleagues and supervisors
  • A commitment to high standards, professionalism

Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade
  • Skilled carpenter or multi-trade professional

Nice to Have

  • Motivation
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Volunteer work for 3 days a year (Make a Difference scheme)
Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling
Excellent pension scheme with high employer contributions
Holiday trading option
Free annual flu vaccination
Modern devices/smart phones for digital working
Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities
Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays
Dress down Fridays

About Plymouth Community Homes

The city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people.

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