Multi Skilled Joiner in Manchester

Salary: £35,732

Location: Manchester

Working pattern: 39 hours per week – 8:00am–4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am–3:30pm Friday, out of hours cover in line with rota with an out of hours payment, paid overtime opportunities available (subject to business need).

Key essentials:

• Full UK manual driving licence
• NVQ level 2 in joinery or equivalent experience

Benefits:

• All the kit you need – Van, Fuel card, Uniform & Tools provided
• Annual Leave – Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years + Bank Holidays
• Pension – DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places)
• WPA – Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available – option to increase & add on family members
• The Market Place – high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more
• Wage Stream – You can access savings opportunities and early access to wages
• Reward & Recognition – You Count Rewards are individual rewards for going ‘above & beyond’

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Carrying out all aspects of joinery, including repairing UPVC windows, repairing UPVC/composite doors, replacing double glazed units, and overhauling kitchens
• Delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance work, achieving first-time fixes through accurate diagnosis and effective multi-trade working
• Attending and completing all required training, toolbox talks, and e-learning modules
• Communicating professionally and empathetically with customers, colleagues, and local stakeholders
• Carrying out work safely and professionally, ensuring customers’ homes are left clean and secure
• Using PDA/mobile technology to receive, update, and manage repair jobs efficiently
• Producing accurate records, including before-and-after photographs and detailed job notes

What You’ll Need:

• NVQ Level 2 in Joinery (or equivalent qualification/experience)
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Experience working in domestic properties, ideally within housing (desirable but not essential)
• Ability to carry out basic plumbing, tiling, patch plastering to support first time fix and value for money
• A customer-focused approach with pride in delivering high-quality work
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and support colleagues
• Reliable, professional, and committed to safe working practices
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with customers and teams

What We Need From You:

• A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing
• A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities
• A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places
• A commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity

All successful applicant(s) will be subject to a basic criminal records background check. For the purposes of our van fleet insurance you must have a minimum of 2 years driving experience with a full UK driving licence, be over the age of 21 and complete an online driver monitoring assessment prior to starting your role. If you are under 21 but with 2 years driving experience with a full UK driving licence, you would be required to complete an online driver monitoring assessment and additional in-vehicle assessment prior to starting your role funded by Great Places.