Maintenance Joiner

Loughborough, United Kingdom | Posted on 16/09/2026

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Job Description

3 months Contract with a Local Authority

Job Purpose

As a Maintenance Joiner (Multi-Skilled) , you will deliver responsive repairs, void property repairs, planned maintenance, and housing refurbishment works across Charnwood Borough Council's housing stock. The role focuses on providing high-quality joinery and multi-trade repairs while delivering excellent customer service to tenants and residents.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Carry out a wide range of joinery repairs and maintenance works.
• Complete responsive repairs and void property refurbishment works.
• Undertake door, frame, lock, skirting, flooring, kitchen, and general carpentry repairs.
• Carry out upgrade and replacement works within occupied and void properties.
• Perform multi-skilled repairs alongside joinery duties.
• Undertake basic associated trade works including tiling and finishing repairs where required.
• Assess disrepair issues and determine the most appropriate repair solution.
• Complete repairs within specified timescales and quality standards.
• Liaise with tenants, residents, contractors, and other trades.
• Accurately record works completed using PDA/mobile devices.
• Order, collect, and manage materials required for repairs.
• Ensure work areas are left clean, safe, and tidy.
• Adhere to Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Assist with out-of-hours and emergency repairs when required.
• Support and supervise apprentices and trainees.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns where appropriate.

Essential Experience Required

Significant experience as a Joiner/Carpenter.

Experience within:

• Void Property Repairs
• Social Housing Maintenance
• Property Maintenance

Experience carrying out:

• Door repairs and replacements
• Kitchen fitting and repairs
• General carpentry and joinery works
• Property refurbishment works

Experience working in occupied residential properties.

Experience using PDA/mobile job management systems.

Experience ordering and managing materials.

Ability to diagnose repair requirements and work independently.

Essential Qualifications Required

• NVQ Level 2 in Joinery/Carpentry or equivalent.
• City & Guilds Joinery qualification or equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to undertake multi-skilled trade activities.

Additional Information to Note

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
• Location: Southfields Offices, Loughborough, Leicestershire.
• Own vehicle may be required.
• Participation in out-of-hours service may be required.
• On-site interview at Council Offices, Southfields Road, Loughborough.
• Interview Date: 24th September 2026.

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