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A client of mine who is a Large Housing Association and Property Maintenance Company are looking to Recruit an experienced Carpenter-Multi on a full time permanent basis to join their Empty Homes Team or Respoonsive Repairs Team in the South Hampshire area. As you'll spend a fair amount of time on the road they will provide you with a van and fuel card so you'll not be out of pocket. What you'll do: As a Carpenter you will carry out all forms of carpentry repairs in our properties as part of our Empty Homes or Responsive Repairs Team and elsewhere depending on demands. 1st fix and 2nd fix carpentry Install windows, doors, door frames - Internal and external. UPVC servicing and installation Locksmithing and gaining entry via lock snapping, drilling and picking. Repair fire doors, frames, and other fire-rated components Undertake fire stopping carpentry works in accordance with regulations You'll also benefit from: 335 yearly Tool Allowance 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) 3 x Wellbeing Days 2 x Paid Volunteering Days Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package A van and fuel card for business travel iPhone and iPad Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12% Life cover 4 x annual salary SmartTech - Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months. What you'll need: You should have experience within a similar role, ideally from within a Residential/Housing sector and must be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 OR have a minimum of 5 years proven track record working in carpentry. Due to the requirement to travel, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 2 years experience and have the ability to drive and take home a company van.

Multi-Skilled Joiner Southampton, Winchester & Basingstoke Salary & Hours 40,090 Basic Salary Plus 1 in 5 Out-of-Hours Callout Rota ( 525 per week when on call) 39 hours per week Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-4:30pm Friday: 8:00am-3:30pm We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Joiner on behalf of a leading housing provider, carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance across residential properties. Key Duties Joinery and general maintenance repairs Basic plumbing, tiling, plastering, flooring, and damp & mould treatment Delivering high standards of customer service Working independently to complete repairs efficiently Participation in the out-of-hours callout rota Requirements NVQ Level 3 (City & Guilds) in Carpentry/Joinery or equivalent Strong joinery background with multi-trade experience Experience working in a customer-focused environment Social housing experience desirable Full UK Driving Licence Access to your own power tools Benefits Company van and fuel card 27 days holiday + bank holidays Option to buy additional leave Up to 9% employer pension contribution Healthcare cashback plan Life assurance Employee Assistance Programme Applicants should ideally be based in or around Southampton or Winchester .

To carry out high-quality floor laying installations, replacements, and repairs within occupied social housing properties, communal areas, and assisted living facilities. The successful candidate must be highly proficient in safety flooring, wet room installations, and cove former flooring , ensuring all works meet regulatory compliance, accessibility standards, and high-quality finishes for vulnerable residents. Key Responsibilities Specialist Flooring Installation: Install a wide range of domestic and commercial flooring, with a heavy focus on vinyl, safety flooring (Altro, Polyflor, etc.), and lino in bathrooms and wet rooms. Cove Former Flooring: Expertly install cove formers and capping strips to create seamless, hygienic, and watertight floor-to-wall transitions-essential for assisted living environments and wet rooms. Preparation & Subfloor Work: Assess, prepare, and level subfloors using appropriate screeds, smoothing compounds, and ply-boarding prior to installation. Responsive Repairs & Voids: Carry out patch repairs or full floor replacements in both tenanted properties (reactive maintenance) and empty properties (voids) to tight turnaround times. Assisted Living Adaptations: Work closely with the adaptations team to install specialized slip-resistant flooring designed for elderly, disabled, or vulnerable residents. Customer Care: Deliver excellent customer service, respecting residents' homes, minimizing disruption, and communicating clearly regarding work progress and drying times. Health & Safety: Maintain a clean and safe working environment, ensuring strict adherence to COSHH regulations (adhesives, primers) and correct use of PPE. Person Specification: Experience & QualificationsEssential Criteria: Proven Experience: Demonstrable history as a professional Floor Layer, specifically within the social housing, local authority, or care/assisted living sectors. Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in cutting, welding (hot and cold), and laying safety vinyl, with specific, hands-on experience in cove forming and capping . Bathroom/Wet Room Specialist: Prior experience working on level-access showers and wet room flooring adaptations. Driving License: Full UK Driving License (a company vehicle is typically provided).

Workshop Recruitment are looking for an experienced Carpenter Multi to work on our maintenance contracts in the Southampton area, this is for one of our clients whose property portfolio includes, but not limited to, Social Housing, Schools, Public Conveniences, Offices, Heritage Sites and Museums. In this role, you will carry out a wide variety of carpentry repairs in occupied student accommodation, buildings, and empty rooms. Tasks will include fitting various door types (including fire doors), first and second fixing carpentry, kitchen installations, ceramic wall tiling, carpet tiling, minor decorative works, and minor glazing tasks. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: Effective communication skills, both via phone and PDA, with the ability to clearly explain situations and information. Comfortable interacting professionally with residents and representatives of the University of Southampton. Ability to complete tasks in a thorough and timely manner, ensuring all work is dealt with in one go. Team player who shares lessons learned and best practices for the benefit of the team and service. Proactive in identifying personal development needs and taking steps to address them. A practical approach to health and safety, always ensuring personal and team safety. Strong problem-solving ability, with the capability to assess and carry out proportionate and necessary repairs. Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and manage tasks independently. Good judgment and decision-making skills, using knowledge and experience to find effective solutions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Diagnose and rectify faults related to core and other trades-based repair requests. Ensure all work meets the highest possible standards, always maintaining quality. Respond swiftly to emergency situations and resolve them efficiently. Maintain tools, plant, and equipment in safe, clean, and workable conditions. Accurately record work completed, including photographic evidence when necessary. Be willing to work out of hours as needed and participate in the call-out rota. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Competence as a tradesperson with the necessary tools to perform the required tasks. Technical, statutory, and legislative knowledge relevant to the trades you perform with an awareness of updates and changes in regulations. Strong understanding of building materials and methods used in the construction and maintenance industry. 2 5 yrs. experience of working in Building Maintenance and Educational environment. QUALIFICATION REQUIRED NVQ level 2-3 in carpentry or equivalent.