Carpenter - Voids Kitchens & Bathrooms
7 days ago
Coventry
Exciting Career Opportunity at Citizen! We are looking for a skilled and qualified Trade Engineer (Carpenter) to join our Voids Kitchens & Bathrooms team. Reporting to the Supervisor, you will carry out maintenance activities, repairs and planned works across residential properties, public buildings and commercial premises. With over fifty years of experience, we have grown to become one of the UK’s leading social housing providers. Citizen owns and manages 30,000 homes for diverse communities across the West Midlands, from urban tower blocks to rural villages and towns. Find out more about the work we do here: Citizen Position: Trade Engineer (Carpenter) - Voids Kitchens & Bathrooms Salary: £37778 Location: St James Lane, Coventry, CV3 3FX Hours: 37 hours 8am to 4pm (Fri 3:30pm) Key Responsibilities: This is a hands-on role where quality workmanship, customer care and health & safety compliance are essential. You will work both independently and alongside other trade engineers to deliver high standards of service. • Undertake works relating to your primary trade (Carpentry) and associated multi-skilled tasks, • Carry out repairs, installations and refurbishments within void kitchens and bathrooms, • Ensure all works meet regulatory, compliance and Health & Safety requirements, • Manage company equipment, materials and van stock in line with procedures, • Participate in emergency call-out rota (where applicable), • Craft City & Guilds or S/NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry, • Advanced Craft City & Guilds or S/NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry, • CSCS Card (or equivalent), • Full UK Driving Licence, • Proven ability in all aspects of Carpentry, including fault diagnosis As a Trade Engineer, your contribution is essential to delivering homes that are safe, secure, and ready for our residents. Every property you complete is more than just another finished job — it represents reliability, professionalism, and the trust we build with every household. Through your skill, efficiency, and attention to detail, empty properties are transformed into welcoming spaces where individuals and families can rebuild their lives. The work you carry out doesn’t just improve turnaround times; it directly impacts people’s wellbeing, strengthens communities, and provides the solid foundation residents need to move forward with confidence. What We Offer: • Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and innovation., • Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement., • Annual Leave: Annual leave starts at 26 days per year plus bank holidays, • Annual leave purchase scheme – option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year, • Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption), • Organisational sick pay, • Generous Pension Scheme – The option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10% which Citizen will match, • Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs., • Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and generous leave policies. Company Culture: We will be an employer of choice and invest in our people To deliver the best services for our customers we need employees who are passionate, committed and engaged. We will create a culture where every individual feels comfortable and confident to be themselves and the wellbeing of our employees is a priority. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact and driving innovation inMaintenance Operations. We will work together as one team and embrace our Citizen values. Stay Connected: Follow us onProfile / X, Citizen | FacebookandInstragram - Citizento stay updated on our latest news and opportunities. Closing date: 10th March 2026 Interview date: 18th & 19th March 2026 We welcome applications from all backgrounds and can make reasonable adjustments to support you through the process Please note we will be reviewing applications throughout the campaign and may invite candidates to interview at any time. We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.