Multi-skilled Joiner

Job Description - Multi-Skilled Joiner (Social Housing Voids)

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Joiner
Location: Chesterfield
Employment Type: Temporary (Agency)
Working For: Contractor delivering social housing maintenance/voids programme
Start: Immediate / As Soon As Possible

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Joiner to work on void social housing properties, carrying out a wide range of repairs, refurbishments, and general carpentry/joinery tasks. The role is delivered on a temporary basis through an agency to support a main contractor's voids and property turnaround programme.

You will be responsible for bringing empty homes up to lettable standards, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high quality.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out all aspects of 1st and 2nd fix joinery, including:

• Doors, frames, skirting boards, architraves
• Kitchen installations and adjustments
• Window repairs and ironmongery
• Flooring and basic roofing timbers where required

Perform multi-trade repairs typical of void property works, such as:

• Basic plumbing (e.g., fitting taps, boxing in, minor leaks)
• Basic plastering/patch repairs
• Painting and making good
• Fitting bathroom accessories
• Complete void refurbishments to ensure properties meet re-let standards.
• Ensure all materials and labour are used efficiently and within schedule.
• Work independently across multiple properties, managing workload and deadlines.
• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment and follow all site health & safety procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with housing officers or tenants (if required).
• Complete job sheets, timesheets and any digital documentation as required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Joiner/Carpenter, ideally within social housing or voids.
• Strong multi?trade ability with the confidence to undertake minor works outside core trade.
• Experience working in occupied or unoccupied domestic properties.
• Knowledge of void property standards and responsive maintenance environments.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems on site.
• Strong attention to detail and high?quality workmanship.

Qualifications & Requirements

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent experience).
• CSCS Card (preferred but not always essential).
• Full UK Driving Licence (role may require travel between properties).
• Own tools (contractor or agency may supply some equipment depending on assignment).
• Right to work in the UK.

Additional Information

• Weekly pay through the agency.
• Van provided with fuel card
• Overtime or call?out may be available depending on contract needs.
• PPE provided as required.
• Immediate starts available for the right candidate.

If this role looks like a good fit for you, please apply via the link or email (url removed)