Joiner

About the Role

We are seeking a certified Joiner to join our team, offering a company vehicle and steady work within your local community. Our organization is one of the UK's leading housing providers and has been recognized among the top 50 best workplaces nationally. We focus on fostering inclusive communities and enhancing the living standards of our residents. This position involves working locally to positively impact people's homes and neighborhoods.

Benefits and Perks

• Provision of a company van with a fuel card
• 35 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell leave
• Available overtime work
• Core working hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
• Supply of tools, uniform, iPad, mobile phone, and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Company pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Permanent and secure employment status
• Consistent workload within your assigned area
• A bonus program offering up to 2% for all employees
• Death in Service benefits
• Sick pay provision

Primary Duties

• Perform joinery installations and repairs in residential properties
• Complete tasks such as installing doors, kitchens, flooring, and internal fixtures
• Follow given specifications, reports, and quality standards
• Ensure protection of customers’ homes and possessions during work
• Coordinate with supervisors, schedulers, and other team members to meet deadlines
• Document work activities accurately
• Assist apprentices and help improve team performance and key performance indicators (KPIs)

Typical Workday

• Adhere to a planned schedule for repairs and maintenance activities
• Travel between job sites using the company van
• Work independently or alongside other tradespeople
• Interact professionally with customers inside their homes
• Complete tasks efficiently while maintaining high quality and compliance standards

Work Environment

• Service occupied homes
• Work in vacant (void) properties
• Operate within a variety of domestic properties in the local area
• Engage sensitively with vulnerable customers

Mandatory Criteria

• Hold an NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Joinery
• Experience working as a joiner, preferably in social housing or domestic property settings
• Possess a full UK driving license
• Residency within the specified local area covered by this role

Desirable Attributes

• Experience across multiple trades
• Competency or willingness to learn digital platforms

Hiring Process

We aim to move quickly and conduct interviews as soon as suitable candidates are identified. Successful applicants will undergo an induction program covering company systems and procedures.

Other Important Information

• This role requires a basic DBS background check
• Possible travel around surrounding areas may be required

Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding

Our commitment to safeguarding ensures we create safe environments for customers and staff. We perform thorough pre-employment checks, including DBS checks as applicable, and uphold strict safeguarding policies. By joining us, you accept responsibility to support our safeguarding culture by following policies and reporting concerns.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant, guaranteeing interviews for qualified candidates with military connections. We also participate in the Disability Confident scheme and guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting essential criteria. We recognize and support neurodiverse applicants by adapting our recruitment processes accordingly.