Maintenance Joiner

3 months Contract with a Local Authority

Umbrella - £26.17 per hour - Umbrella

Job Purpose

As a Maintenance Joiner (Multi-Skilled) , you will deliver responsive repairs, void property repairs, planned maintenance, and housing refurbishment works across Charnwood Borough Council's housing stock. The role focuses on providing high-quality joinery and multi-trade repairs while delivering excellent customer service to tenants and residents.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Carry out a wide range of joinery repairs and maintenance works.
  
• Complete responsive repairs and void property refurbishment works.
  
• Undertake door, frame, lock, skirting, flooring, kitchen, and general carpentry repairs.
  
• Carry out upgrade and replacement works within occupied and void properties.
  
• Perform multi-skilled repairs alongside joinery duties.
  
• Undertake basic associated trade works including tiling and finishing repairs where required.
  
• Assess disrepair issues and determine the most appropriate repair solution.
  
• Complete repairs within specified timescales and quality standards.
  
• Liaise with tenants, residents, contractors, and other trades.
  
• Accurately record works completed using PDA/mobile devices.
  
• Order, collect, and manage materials required for repairs.
  
• Ensure work areas are left clean, safe, and tidy.
  
• Adhere to Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
  
• Assist with out-of-hours and emergency repairs when required.
  
• Support and supervise apprentices and trainees.
  
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns where appropriate.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Significant experience as a Joiner/Carpenter.
  

• Experience within:
  

  • Responsive Repairs
    
  • Void Property Repairs
    
  • Social Housing Maintenance
    
  • Property Maintenance
    

• Experience carrying out:
  

  • Door repairs and replacements
    
  • Kitchen fitting and repairs
    
  • Flooring repairs
    
  • General carpentry and joinery works
    
  • Property refurbishment works
    

• Experience working in occupied residential properties.
  

• Experience using PDA/mobile job management systems.
  

• Experience ordering and managing materials.
  

• Strong customer service experience.
  

• Ability to diagnose repair requirements and work independently.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• NVQ Level 2 in Joinery/Carpentry or equivalent.
  
• City & Guilds Joinery qualification or equivalent.
  
• Full UK Driving Licence.
  
• Ability to undertake multi-skilled trade activities.
  

Additional Information to Note

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
  
• Location: Southfields Offices, Loughborough, Leicestershire.
  
• Own vehicle may be required.
  
• Participation in out-of-hours service may be required.
  
• On-site interview at Council Offices, Southfields Road, Loughborough.
  
• Interview Date: 24th September 2026.
  
• Supplier Submission Deadline: 24th September 2026.
  
• We work on bi-weekly payment schedule.
  
• Apply ASAP.