Job Description

Have you got the right tools for the job?

Platform Property Care has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Multi Skill Carpenter based in Gloucestershire to join our Repairs and Maintenance team to help us maintain and improve our homes.

What could you be doing?

You will be ensuring our customer's homes are maintained and repaired to a great standard. You will be an experienced Multi Skill Trades Carpenter who can carry out a range of multi skilled maintenance works such as carpentry, plumbing, plastering, wall tiling, flooring, and decoration including major works.


You will work closely with the Service Manager in this area, to manage jobs from inspection, through carrying out the works independently and post inspection once works are completed.


You will thrive on giving great customer service, keeping jobs on track and possess the drive to make sure the work is completed to spec. You'll have full control of your job completion, inclusive of materials and liaison with customers.


The role is varied, and no two days are the same! It's a tough task and our expectations are high. In return you'll have the support of a great team!

We want somebody who can:

A team player, you'll be hard working and keen to learn with a can-do attitude. You'll be working in people's homes, so you'll need to be friendly and approachable with good communication skills. You'll also need to be organised and recognise the importance of delivering good customer service. You will also own the work issued and be focused on Right First-Time delivery.

Some things we need from you:

You will be qualified in Carpentry with associated trade skills of Flooring, Plastering, Tiling and Decoration.


You'll have the ability to demonstrate an expertise in these trades and be able to deliver and resolve a repair job from start to finish.

Experience of delivering Multi Trade work, You will be qualified to at least NVQ L2 Carpentry You will have good organisational skills and experience of keeping jobs on track And the personal drive to ensure works are completed quickly, efficiently and delivered right first time A full driving licence is essential as this is a mobile role, a van with fuel card is provided As you will be working within Customers' homes this role requires a DBS check.

There is also the opportunity to earn additional from being on the out of hours rota as required.


This role is for a team covering Gloucestershire so you will need to live here.


Part of Platform Housing Group, Platform Property Care is a well-established property maintenance business. Working with us is more than just a job. We value the contribution that our colleagues make to our business; our vision is clear - we are growing fast, and we aim to achieve our plan through an engaged and highly skilled team.


If this sounds like the place for you then we'd love to hear from you! To find out more about this role please contact Andy Faulkner, Service Manager, at andy.faulkner@platformhg.com a chat.

We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV's will be treated as a direct application.

Join us and find your purpose at Platform!

Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people's lives.


You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.


We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all.


Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy.


If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.


Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.