Multi Skilled Joiner
15 days ago
Blackburn
Multi Skilled Joiner Location: Blackburn Salary: Starting salary £32,829, increasing to £34,557 upon successful completion of 6-month probation As aMulti SkilledJoiner at Great Places, you will deliver a wide range of responsive maintenance jobs. You will leave customers homes in a condition that is safe, clean and in good working; this together with excellent customer service is the core of the Great Places repairs service we need you to deliver. You will deliver high productivity to get through more jobs, fixed first time. Starting salary £32,829rising to £34,557 on successful completion of6 monthprobation period Blackburn 39 hour week, working hours 8am-4:30pm Monday -Thursday & 8am-3:30pm on Friday Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days plus bank holidays Van, Fuel card, Uniform & Tools provided Key must haves full clean driving licence, NVQ level 2 in joinery or equivalent in experience Whatyoullbe doing You will achieve first time fix with a correct diagnosis, multi trade working and effective relationships with the supply chain You will be working remotely and completing jobs on a mobile device Respecting customer homes, leaving them clean and safe Treating your customers with respect and empathy Whatyoullneed Certified in City & Guilds NVQ level 2in joinery or equivalent You will have experience of working in domestic properties preferably in housing but not essential You willworkedwith a repairs scheduling system previously; but not essential You are as comfortable working on your own as you are as part of a team You will have the ability to carry out basic functions of other core trades to help support First time fix and value for money. 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 Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours to ensure service continuity To be professional and work with integrity,inclusivityand respect for diversity What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment Pension DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places) WPA Healthcare scheme starts at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available per year (optionto increase & add family members) Ways of Working We offer some hybrid and flexible working Annual leave Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years + Bank Holidays Reward & Recognition You Count Rewards are individual rewards for going above & beyond Professional fees The business pays the cost of one professional role related membership fee for each colleague 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 andearly accessto wages Health and Wellbeing Initiatives Our colleagues enjoy wellbeing campaigns throughout the year, with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing, these include career wellbeing, mental wellbeing, physicalwellbeingand financial wellbeing At Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work. Great Places Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment.All successful applicant(s) will be subject to a basic criminal records background check. Further detail on our commitment to safeguarding children/young people & vulnerable adults can be found in the Great Places Housing Group Safeguarding Policy & Recruitment Policy on our website. For the purposes of our van fleetinsuranceyou 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 drivermonitoringAssessment prior to starting your role. If you are under 21 but with 2 years driving experience with a full UK driving licence you wouldbe requiredto complete an on-line drivermonitoringassessment andadditionalin vehicle assessment prior to starting your role funded by Great Places. Closing date: 15 th February 2026 Shortlist date: 16 th February 2026 Interview date: TBC TPBN1_UKTJ