Carpenter Multi

The Role

Due to continued successful growth, we have an excellent permanent opportunity to join our Fortem team at Orbit Housing as a Carpenter Multi Skilled Trade in our Responsive Repairs team.

The Carpenter Multi Trade will be responsible for most aspects of property maintenance and repairs to social housing properties, utilizing core carpentry skills and basic plumbing. You will cover a patch based in Northamptonshire and the surrounding area, so travel is essential.

Core Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

As a Carpenter Multi Trade, you will ensure all work is completed to a high standard with minimal supervision. The role involves taking ownership of work, aiming for \’First time Fix\’ on all jobs, operating within health and safety guidelines, and staying within budget and time parameters, while maintaining courteous and professional interactions with tenants.

The Customer

Fortem\’s contract with Orbit Housing covers over 17,000 properties across Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa, Coventry, Nuneaton, Northampton, Milton Keynes, and Bedford. We manage multiple workstreams, including Repairs & Maintenance, Voids, Capital Works, and Re-Roofing. We are proud recent winners of Branch of the Year, reflecting our commitment to excellence and internal progression opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Completing carpentry and basic plumbing repairs for all properties as per specifications, within designated turnaround times.
• Advising supervisors when other trades are required.
• Collaborating with other operatives to complete projects.
• Recording and submitting accurate data using relevant business systems and electronic devices.
• Providing excellent customer service to clients.
• Planning and purchasing materials efficiently for work delivery.
• Complying with safeguarding policies and health & safety standards at all times.
• Operating within company policies on occupational road risk.
• Using a PDA smartphone to update progress and complete work reports daily.

What You Will Need

• Essential: NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications or equivalent, or qualified by experience.
• Full UK driving license (max 5 points).
• Desirable: Experience in social housing.

Benefits

• Company van and fuel card provided.
• Bonus potential up to 5% per annum.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off (total 34 days).
• Annual pay review.
• 26 weeks full pay maternity leave.
• 8 weeks full pay paternity leave.
• Discounted gym memberships nationwide and locally.
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral bonus.
• Access to extensive training via our in-house Learning Management System.
• Additional benefits: Private pension, life insurance, dental care, private healthcare, cycle-to-work scheme, mobile discounts, and more.

Who We Are

Part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002, Fortem provides specialist property solutions to keep homes and buildings functioning smoothly. Our teams deliver repairs, high-quality voids, planned installations, and gas services. We also focus on decarbonisation, making homes more energy-efficient and supporting clients\’ zero-carbon goals. Committed to excellence and partnership, we aim to improve communities and create better living and working environments.

We are an Investors in People – Gold employer, committed to equality, diversity, and respect for all, encouraging applications from all community sectors.

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