Multi Skill Trades Carpenter

Platform Housing Group
Are you an experienced Multi Skill Trades Carpenter and really want to make a difference?

Platform Property Care has a great opportunity for an experienced Multi Skill Trades Operative/ Carpenter to join our team located in the West Midlands area. It’s an exciting time to join us as we are expanding and growing our talented team delivering Voids Property maintenance in this area.

You will be based and working in the West Midlands area. As part of our talented team, you will have a base trade in Carpentry but will have associated trades and be skilled, able to deliver in either Plumbing, Plastering or Decorating.

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.

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 someone who can:

Deliver Multi Trade work, you will be qualified to at least NVQ L2 in one of the above trades.
Your main focus will be carpentry but you will be able to deliver work in plumbing, plastering and decorating to a good level
You will also have a right first time mentality and approach to your workmanship
Excellent customer service skills
A full driving licence
This role requires a DBS check

Check out some of our core benefits

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with opportunity to buy and sell leave
Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave
Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more
Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 8% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
Learning and Development opportunities
Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers

You will also be part of the out of hours’ rota.

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 Glyn Bennett, Service Manager, at for a chat.

Early applications are encouraged.

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.