At a Glance
- Tasks: Carry out carpentry repairs and maintenance across various properties.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to improving homes and lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company vehicle, tools, and skill development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and collaboration across trades.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's homes while honing your carpentry skills.
- Qualifications: Full Trade Apprenticeship or equivalent experience in carpentry required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
Do you measure twice and cut once, taking pride in getting things right first time? Can you handle everything from first fix frameworks to second fix finishes without losing your edge? And when a job gets tricky, do you still manage to finish it spot on? We’re looking for a number of skilled and customer-focused Carpenters to join our Repairs & Voids team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in maintaining and improving our homes, ensuring our tenants receive an outstanding repairs service and can truly thrive where they live. Working across our housing portfolio, you’ll carry out a wide range of carpentry and property maintenance tasks, supporting colleagues across different trades when needed.
Recruiting Areas:
- A11 Corridor - Thetford, Bury St Edmunds, Brandon, Mildenhall, Red Lodge, Newmarket, Cambridge
- Suffolk and North Essex - Lowestoft, Leiston, Saxmundham, Ipswich, Colchester, Sudbury, Felixstowe, Woodbridge, Framlingham
- Norfolk/North Norfolk - Cromer, North Walsham, Fakenham, Wymondham, Norwich, Long Stratton
Hours: 40hpw
Contract: Permanent + Company Van
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Carrying out carpentry repairs and maintenance across occupied and void properties
- Installing and repairing doors, windows, flooring, tiling, and associated fixtures
- Undertaking basic painting and decorating tasks
- Completing damp and mould treatment, void clearances, and flood repairs
- Using schedules of rates to assess jobs, produce estimates, and complete work efficiently
- Ensuring all work is completed safely, to high standards, and ‘right first time’
- Identifying and arranging asbestos removal where required
- Using a company vehicle and tools to complete daily tasks
- Delivering excellent customer service and supporting tenants with their needs
- Responding to and escalating safeguarding or emergency situations where appropriate
What You’ll Bring:
- A Full Trade Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 2, or equivalent experience in carpentry
- Proven experience in repairs and maintenance within a similar environment
- Strong practical skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve issues effectively
- Good knowledge of materials, tools, and estimating job requirements
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Problem‑solving and decision‑making ability
- Basic IT skills (e.g. Outlook, Teams, and digital work scheduling systems)
- A full UK driving licence
- Willingness to participate in an out‑of‑hours on‑call rota, including public holidays
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Company vehicle and tools provided
- Opportunity to develop additional skills through our Trade Plus programme
- Paid opportunities to gain experience in other trades
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- The chance to make a real difference to people’s homes and lives
Carpenter - Multiple Roles in Suffolk employer: Flagship Group
Join our dynamic Repairs & Voids team as a Carpenter, where your skills will directly enhance the quality of life for our tenants. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture, offering competitive salaries, a company vehicle, and opportunities for professional growth through our Trade Plus programme. With a focus on delivering exceptional customer service and making a tangible difference in the community, this role is perfect for those who take pride in their craftsmanship and seek meaningful employment.
