JOINER Multi-Skilling; Level 2

Overview

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Joiner with multi‑skilling to join our dedicated Repairs and Maintenance team, providing a voids service as well as responsive repairs and maintenance to residential properties across Blackpool. You will carry out a general repairs service using a range of multi‑skilled techniques as detailed in the Person Specification skills matrix. This includes completing tasks related to your main trade, along with additional duties to deliver a high‑quality service to our customers.

All work must comply with Health and Safety legislation and Awaab's Law, including adherence to Safe Systems of Work, Risk Assessments and the correct use of PPE. You will be responsible for maintaining tools, equipment and vehicles, carrying out daily safety checks and always ensuring cleanliness. Regular communication with your manager is required, ensuring your PDA and lone working device are fully operational and any safety issues or property defects are reported promptly.

Provide responsive repairs and maintenance across residential properties; perform multi‑skilled tasks (joinery, tiling, plastering, decorating, plumbing); maintain tools, equipment, vehicles; carry out daily safety checks; communicate safety concerns and property defects; comply with Health and Safety legislation and Awaab's Law.

• An NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a construction trade, specifically joinery
• Experience of multi‑skilled work including tiling, plastering, decorating and plumbing (as detailed in the Person Specification skills matrix)
• A sound understanding of Health and Safety requirements
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise workloads, work to deadlines and deliver results as part of a team
• Experience working within Housing Associations or managing repairs is desirable but not essential

• Disability Confident – we offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Please refer to our website for more details.
• A full, current UK driving licence (a company van will be provided for travel to and from work and for use during working hours only)
• A satisfactory Basic DBS check (formerly CRB)
• Flexible approach to working arrangements to meet service demands

• Power tools supplied by BCH (you will need to provide your own hand tools)
• A PDA and personal safety device with full training provided
• A supportive environment with Planners, Inspectors, Supervisors, Managers and Customer Service Advisors all working together to deliver a first‑class service

• Competitive rates of pay
• 26 days paid annual leave per annum, in addition to bank holidays
• Attractive and flexible membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions
• An in‑house wellbeing program of wellbeing, social and charitable initiatives with BCH colleagues
• Vivup – the employee benefits scheme for discounts on various high street retailers and cycle to work
• Option to join BHSF – a voluntary salary sacrifice Health Cash Plan Scheme for help with medical costs such as physiotherapy, optical, osteopathy, etc.
• Option to join the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Credit Union for preferential rates on financial services
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to counselling services
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes
• A wide variety of training and learning and development opportunities
• Staff Suggestion Scheme
• Free annual flu vaccinations and Occupational Health Support