Multi Trade Operative (Carpenter)
| Posting date: | 08 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,179 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 September 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Plymouth Community Homes |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REP-002202 |
Summary
About the role
Are you a skilled carpenter looking for a role that offers real variety and the chance to make a difference every day? We’re looking for a Multi-Trade Operative to join our Repairs Team! In this role, no two days are the same. You’ll take on a wide range of tasks, providing general carpentry repairs on day-to-day maintenance works, voids, programmed works and adaptations, including repairs and maintenance to UPVc windows and doors, lock changes and force entries.
In addition to above, the post holder will be expected to carry out basic plumbing, tiling, decorating, small plastering work and minor masonry tasks, as well as installing complete kitchen and bathrooms and participating in the ‘out of hours’ service as required.
This is a fantastic opportunity to put your skills to use across multiple trades, grow your expertise, and make a real impact in keeping homes safe, comfortable, and well-maintained.
If you’re adaptable, hardworking, and looking for a role where every day is different, we’d love to hear from you!
Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who:
has the ability to plan and manage own workload to achieve deadlines and targets.
can deliver excellent customer care, ensuring residents feel respected, supported, and informed throughout every repair or installation.
commitment to working in line with our core values – acting with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to quality in everything you do
has an NVQ 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade
has a Full Driving Licence and the ability to drive a company vehicle and comply with the requirements of the company insurers
About Plymouth Community Homes
We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.
With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.
What we can offer you:
Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions
Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities.
The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme
Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option
Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling
Free annual flu vaccination
Cycle to Work scheme
The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest
We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones
It's fun to work here- we have dress down Fridays, company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year
Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre
We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, Co-op, Starbucks and Tim Hortons
To Apply:
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply and complete our form, making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Andy Lamerton, Repairs Supervisor on 07876397010.
This post is not suitable for job share.
Shortlisting Date: 19th September 2025
Interview Date: 25th September 2025
If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Learning & Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.
We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.
Living and Working in Plymouth
Are you a skilled carpenter looking for a role that offers real variety and the chance to make a difference every day? We’re looking for a Multi-Trade Operative to join our Repairs Team! In this role, no two days are the same. You’ll take on a wide range of tasks, providing general carpentry repairs on day-to-day maintenance works, voids, programmed works and adaptations, including repairs and maintenance to UPVc windows and doors, lock changes and force entries.
In addition to above, the post holder will be expected to carry out basic plumbing, tiling, decorating, small plastering work and minor masonry tasks, as well as installing complete kitchen and bathrooms and participating in the ‘out of hours’ service as required.
This is a fantastic opportunity to put your skills to use across multiple trades, grow your expertise, and make a real impact in keeping homes safe, comfortable, and well-maintained.
If you’re adaptable, hardworking, and looking for a role where every day is different, we’d love to hear from you!
Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who:
has the ability to plan and manage own workload to achieve deadlines and targets.
can deliver excellent customer care, ensuring residents feel respected, supported, and informed throughout every repair or installation.
commitment to working in line with our core values – acting with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to quality in everything you do
has an NVQ 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade
has a Full Driving Licence and the ability to drive a company vehicle and comply with the requirements of the company insurers
About Plymouth Community Homes
We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.
With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.
What we can offer you:
Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions
Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities.
The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme
Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option
Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling
Free annual flu vaccination
Cycle to Work scheme
The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest
We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones
It's fun to work here- we have dress down Fridays, company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year
Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre
We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, Co-op, Starbucks and Tim Hortons
To Apply:
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply and complete our form, making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Andy Lamerton, Repairs Supervisor on 07876397010.
This post is not suitable for job share.
Shortlisting Date: 19th September 2025
Interview Date: 25th September 2025
If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Learning & Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.
We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.
Living and Working in Plymouth
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