Due to rapid growth and continuous success we are delighted to confirm that we are urgently seeking a Temporary Carpenter to join our Repairs & Maintenance team in Birmingham, immediate start until 30/6/26.
This is a temp role and the core working hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.
You will be responsible for property maintenance and repairs to social housing properties covering a patch for Birmingham City Council.
Contract Details
You will be part of one of Fortem’s largest Social Housing contracts, Birmingham City Council. This is an expanding £50m Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit contract and the largest social housing contract in Europe. We are responsible for over 22,500 properties in the Birmingham area including low, medium and a significant number of high‑rise blocks.
Responsibilities
- Completing all responsive carpentry repairs and maintenance work for social housing and utilising basic plumbing skills, or window, changing locks, tiling etc.
- Advising Supervisor in a timely manner when other trades are required.
- Working in partnership with other operatives to complete projects.
- Recording and submitting accurate data using relevant business systems electronic devices.
- Affording excellent customer service to client representatives.
- Arranging purchase of materials required to deliver the works in a planned and efficient manner.
- Comply with safeguarding policy and H&S standards at all times.
- Operating within the company’s occupational road risk policies and procedures.
- Using a PDA smart phone to correspond daily with colleagues to update progress and completion information for your allocated work.
Qualifications & Requirements
- NVQ/qualifications in relation to relevant trade (Carpentry or Plumbing) or equivalent, however anyone qualified by experience will also be considered.
- Full driving licence (max 6 points) and must be able to pass basic DBS Checks.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate, paid weekly via an agency.
- Company van and fuel card provided.
- All temporary benefits apply.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are Investors in People – Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
