Trade Engineer - Carpenter Multi-Skilled - Citizen Housing : Job Details

Exciting Career Opportunity at Citizen!

Are you a driven professional seeking to make an impact in Maintenance Operations Repairs Team?

With over fifty years of experience, we have grown to be one of the UK’s most trusted social housing providers, Citizen owns and manages 30,000 homes for diverse communities across the West Midlands, from urban tower blocks to rural villages and towns. Find out more about the work we do here: Citizen

Position: Trade Engineer – Carpenter (Multi-Skilled) (Full Time, Permanent)Salary: £36,785 per annumLocation: St James Lane, CoventryWork pattern: 37 hours per week, 08.00 – 16.00 (Mon – Thur) & 08.00 – 15.30 (Fri)

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake a range of trade tasks to complement the fulfilment of primary trade activities
• Carry out all works in line with applicable recognised regulations
• Provide on site support to trade engineers in the fulfilment of their duties, when required

Qualifications and experience:

• Craft City & Guilds or S/NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry is essential 
• Craft City & Guilds or S/NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry is desirable
• Ideally be CSCS Card holder or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of Carpentry and associated skills
• Experience of working within the social housing sector delivering maintenance and building services in both void and occupied properties
• Experience of health and safety best practice and procedures and ability to give examples of how compliance has been upheld within a repairs and/or maintenance environment

Please note that you will be required to bring evidence of your qualifications (certificate) if shortlisted for an interview.

Manager’s Quote:

You will join a team that works in a supportive and collaborative environment where you will have the chance to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Our team believes passionately in our social purpose and to raise the bar in Social Housing and ensure our homes are safe, warm and decent to live in.

What We Offer:

Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and innovation.

Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who support and inspire each other.

Benefits:

• Fully stocked company vehicle provided for business use only
• Fuel card and any parking costs are covered by supplied parking permits
• £36.58 monthly tool allowance
• Annual Leave:Annual leave starts at 25 days per year plus bank holidays
• Annual leave purchase scheme – option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year
• Annual leave purchase scheme – option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year
• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)
• Organisational sick pay
• Generous Pension Scheme – The option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10% which Citizen will match
• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive compensation package.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and generous leave policies.
• Employee Development: Access to training programs and career development resources.

Find out more here: Citizen | Benefits

Company Culture: 

We will be an employer of choice and invest in our people

To deliver the best services for our customers we need employees who are passionate, committed and engaged. We will create a culture where every individual feels comfortable and confident to be themselves and the wellbeing of our employees is a priority. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact and driving innovation in Maintenance Operations.

 We will work together as one team and embrace our Citizen values.

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This post is subject to a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).

Further information on our selection process and Equality and Diversity commitment can be found at www.citizenhousing.org.uk

Closing date: 29 May 2025

Interview date: 11th and 13 June 2025

Please note we will be reviewing applications throughout the campaign and may invite candidates to interview at any time.  We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.