Joiner with Multi-Skilling (Level 2)

Blackpool Coastal Housing manages almost 5,000 social housing properties across Blackpool, providing related services to its tenant and leasehold customers and regenerating areas to create opportunities for our local residents to thrive. 

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JOINER WITH MULTI-SKILLING (Level 2)

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Joiner with multi-skilled experience to join our dedicated Repairs and Maintenance team, providing a responsive repairs and maintenance service to include responsive repairs and void property repairs to residential properties across Blackpool.

At BCH we take great pride in providing excellent customer service. Our Operatives are known for their positive attitude, professionalism and commitment to meeting customer needs to the highest standard.

About the Role

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.

Flexibility across different trade tasks is essential, along with a commitment to upholding BCH’s values and delivering excellent customer service.

The Ideal Candidate Must Possess:

·       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

·  Knowledge and understanding of Awaab’s Law would be advantageous.

Experience working within Housing Associations or in managing repairs is desirable but not essential.

Additional Requirements

·       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

What we Provide

·       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

This is an exciting time to join our Responsive Repairs Team, with a wide range of new and varied projects underway. Come and be part of our dynamic and thriving team, where your contribution will help us continue to deliver high quality homes and services for our residents.

If you have a strong customer focus and want to be part of an ambitious, growing organisation, we will support you in developing your skills and achieving your personal goals.

BCH also offer a fantastic reward and benefits package which includes:

·       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

How to apply

For further information about this position please email Shaun Frankle – Operations Manager at shaun.frankle@bch.co.uk

To apply, please visit our website https://www.bch.co.uk/work-with-us to complete an online application, where a full job outline and person specification are available. 

Please ensure your application demonstrates your suitability for this position. 

Closing date:  Sunday, 12^th April 2026, Midnight*       

Interviews: Thursday, 23^rd April 2026

*BCH reserves the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received to progress to interview.  Therefore, applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.