Job Description

Job reference
REQ0998
Date posted
15/09/2025
Application closing date
Location
Salary
Annual Salary of 34,340.12
Package
Contractual hours
38
Basis
Full time

Job description

About the role

We're looking for two multiskilled joiner to join our internal maintenance service working in our customers homes across the city of Salford and Greater Manchester on a working pattern between the hours of Mon- Thurs 8.00am - 16:15pm and Friday 8.00am - to 15.30pm.

The role - What I'll be doing

Carry out all aspects of carpentry and joinery work, including wall panelling, fencing, windows, and door installations. Complete associated making good work, including patch plastering, basic plumbing, and wet trades to a multi-skill standard. Identify asbestos where present and record findings in line with company procedures. Record and update job information accurately using a PDA device. Work independently to complete tasks efficiently and to a high standard. Deliver excellent customer service while working in tenants homes.

What we're looking for

Qualified to at least NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry and Joinery (or equivalent). Proven experience as a multi-skilled joiner. Experience working in a social housing or domestic maintenance environment preferred. Competent in basic plastering, plumbing, and wet trade repairs. Ability to use and update a PDA or digital work system. Full, clean UK driving licence required.

The ideal candidate will have social housing experience, be used to working alone and be used to recording work on a PDA. In return we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package and a 38 hour working week.

What we offer as a company

Annual Salary of 34,340.12 Up to 34 day's holiday + bank holidays Flexible Working and Family friendly policies Generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Life Assurance worth 3 x annual salary Health Cash Plan which also provides a range of discounts including discounted gym membership An inclusive and positive colleague culture Accredited Good Employment Charter employer

About Our Company

At Salix Homes, we're passionate about creating a brighter future for our customers, our communities, and our people. Since becoming a stand-alone housing association in 2015, we've invested significantly in our homes and services. This year, 2025, marks a significant milestone for us as we celebrate our 10-year anniversary. Over the past decade, we've grown, evolved, and made a lasting impact in Salford.



We've worked hard to ensure all our properties are safe, modern, desirable, and energy efficient, continually investing in our customers, their homes and communities through an ambitious and ongoing programme of improvement work.



We're also incredibly proud to be one of the first housing associations in the country to achieve a C1 grading under the new Consumer Standards a testament to the quality of the homes we provide and the services we deliver.



If you share our vision of driving positive change, this is your opportunity to be part of something meaningful.



Salix Homes are proud to have been awarded membership to the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter and we will constantly strive to improve working conditions for our colleagues



Salix Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so should we. As we're interested in expanding our workforce diversity, we welcome all applications.



We're proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident scheme, we will therefore invite to interview any disabled candidates who demonstrate the minimum standards for the role. If you wish to be considered under as part of this scheme, please let us know by emailing us at recruitment@salixhomes.co.uk



We want everyone to be able to perform to their best throughout the recruitment process so please let us know if you have any concerns or need any assistance or adjustments at any stage.



Closing Date: 9/11/2025