At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair properties, focusing on joinery and basic plumbing tasks.
- Company: Target Housing, a charity transforming lives through stable accommodation and support.
- Benefits: Full-time role with a supportive team and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to empowering vulnerable individuals.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while honing your practical skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in joinery, good communication skills, and a positive attitude.
We are hiring a Joiner - Multi-Skilled Operative at Target Housing to join our Maintenance team.
Location: Hull, HU3 2RA
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (39 hours per week)
About Us
Target Housing is a charity and registered social landlord. Over the past 30 years we have shown that stable accommodation and support can help transform lives. We work in a psychologically and trauma informed way to empower people to achieve independence. Target delivers the highest standard of housing and support to enable vulnerable people to live independently, fulfil their potential and contribute to their communities and wider society.
Main Purpose
To maintain the properties within the Target portfolio to a high standard. To carry out planned, reactive and emergency repairs as and when required within agreed timescales.
Specific Tasks & Responsibilities
- Work independently on task lists
- Maintenance and repair work for buildings and facilities
- Completing joinery, such as but not limited to: studwork, roofing joinery, hanging doors, skirting boards, architraves and installing kitchens
- Basic plumbing tasks
- Assist and liaise with external contractors and others as necessary
- Undertake emergency jobs (e.g. reacting to the impact of weather conditions on buildings and grounds)
- Be involved with building and maintenance work, when required, to alter or create workspaces suitable for the needs of the business
- Maintenance of buildings and offices to comply with current legislation
- Attend team meetings, supervisions, and training as directed
- To understand and comply with Health and Safety regulations
- Undertake any other duties as required to meet the needs of the organisation
Person Specification
- Able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
- You will demonstrate good aptitude for ‘hands on’ work and the use of hand tools
- Good communication skills with the ability to follow instructions
- You have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, with adaptability to change and varying work priorities
- You will have excellent reliability & flexibility as a team member, committed to excellent levels of punctuality and attendance
- You will be a high-quality installer/fitter/joiner
- A full driving licence is essential
- An awareness of Health & Safety working practices
If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you.
If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with emma.shipley@targethousing.org.uk
This role is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, 2 Employment References, a full valid Driving Licence and access to a road worthy vehicle.
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative - Joiner employer: Target Housing Ltd
At Target Housing, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to transforming lives through our supportive work culture and commitment to employee growth. Located in Hull, our team enjoys generous benefits including 28 days of annual leave, training opportunities, and a supportive environment that fosters professional development, making it an ideal place for compassionate individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in the community.
