Carpenter

Wates Property Services (WPS) are looking for a skilled Carpenter to join our Responsive Maintenance team, supporting a social housing contract across the Redditch area.

This is a hands‑on role where you'll be carrying out day‑to‑day carpentry repairs and maintenance works within occupied homes, delivering a high standard of workmanship and excellent customer service to residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive carpentry repairs and maintenance works within social housing properties
• Typical works to include doors, frames, skirting, architraves, kitchens, windows and general repairs
• Achieve first‑time fix wherever possible
• Accurately complete job sheets, timesheets and material records
• Identify when additional trades are required and liaise with your Supervisor
• Work in line with health & safety and safeguarding standards at all times
• Provide a professional, resident‑focused service on every visit

About You

✅ NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry (or equivalent) – essential
✅ Full UK driving licence – essential
✅ Experience working within social housing responsive maintenance
✅ Able to work independently and manage a varied workload
✅ Strong communication skills with a customer‑focused approach
✅ Committed to quality, safety and professionalism

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company van and fuel card
• Tools and uniform provided
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Stable, long‑term work within a well‑established social housing contract

If you're an experienced Carpenter looking for a secure role within responsive social housing maintenance in the Redditch area, we'd love to hear from you.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. 

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting 

Our commitments: 

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work.  As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme.  Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at recruitment@wates.co.uk