At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver top-notch joinery services and tackle diverse tasks in homes and vacant properties.
- Company: A not-for-profit housing association dedicated to community well-being.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, agile working hours, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Inclusive culture that values diversity and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while honing your trade skills.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Joinery/Carpentry or equivalent experience in multi-skilled trades.
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£38,093.87 per annum
Permanent, Full Time
39 hours per week (agile working arrangements in place)
Closing date: 2nd September 2026
Interview date: 6th September 2026
Interview location: Oaklands House, Suite 2, Second Floor, Oaklands House, 34 Washway Road, Sale, M33 6FS
Our organisation is all about people - the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve, and those we work with. We recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us building relationships and delivering great experiences for these people. We employ colleagues who are passionate about making a difference and who will take responsibility to get things done. As a not-for-profit housing association, we provide affordable homes and services to more than 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We have a strong social purpose and make it our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community.
This role will help us to do this by providing a professional multi-skilled joinery service that delivers an excellent customer experience, as well as adhering to health and safety regulations and organisational policies and procedures.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Carrying out all aspects of joinery and multi-skilled work including tiling, patch plastering, and minor plumbing in customers' homes and vacant properties.
- Assessing, prioritising, and completing tasks across a range of domestic trades, including work outside your core trade from start to finish.
- Identifying and reporting repair or safeguarding concerns.
- Carrying out daily vehicle checks and driving responsibly in line with company policy.
- Ensuring tools, plant, and equipment are inspected, used safely in accordance with manufacturer guidance and health and safety policies, and properly maintained and returned for others to use.
We need people who have:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Joinery/Carpentry (Essential) or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Joinery/Carpentry or an NVQ Level 2 in an alternate trade (plumbing/plastering/tiling) (Desirable).
- Experience with undertaking multi-skilled joinery work within a similar role.
- Experience working across all trades within the domestic sector.
- Sound building, construction, general maintenance/repair knowledge.
- Experience in working with IT.
Everyone's welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. We trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues. We also encourage applications from females across the association in areas where we are underrepresented like Trades and Construction.
If you want to be part of our team and help us make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Multi Skilled Joiner employer: Irwell Valley Housing Association LTD
As a not-for-profit housing association, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values people and community. Our inclusive work culture fosters diversity and supports employee growth, offering fulfilling roles that make a real difference in the lives of over 20,000 residents across Greater Manchester. With agile working arrangements and a strong commitment to health and safety, we ensure our team can thrive while delivering exceptional service in a rewarding environment.
Contact Details:
Irwell Valley Housing Association LTD Recruitment Team
