Trade Engineer - Carpenter (Multi-Skilled)

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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)
Salary: £37,778 per annum
Location: Birmingham and Coventry
Hours: 37 hours per week (10 - 6 pm Mon - Thurs, 10:30 - 6pm Fri)
Key Responsibilities:
We are seeking a versatile Trade Engineer – Carpenter (Multi-Skilled) to join our team working across Birmingham and Coventry. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified carpenter with experience in maintenance and building services, particularly within the social housing sector.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance services, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Undertake a range of trade tasks to complement primary carpentry activities
Carry out all works in line with recognised industry regulations and health & safety standards
Provide on-site support to fellow trade engineers as required to ensure effective service delivery
Maintain compliance with health and safety procedures at all times
Qualifications and experience:
Craft City & Guilds or S/NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry (essential)
Craft City & Guilds or S/NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry (desirable)
CSCS Card holder (or equivalent) preferred
Full UK driving license and able to drive manual vehicles
Sound knowledge of carpentry and associated trade skills
Experience working within the social housing sector
Proven understanding of health and safety best practice, with the ability to demonstrate how compliance has been maintained within a repairs and/or maintenance environment
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:
Annual Leave: Annual leave starts at 26 days per year plus bank holidays
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
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 BasicDBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
Closing date: 8th March 2026
Interview date: 12th & 13th March 2026
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and can make reasonable adjustments to support you through the process
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.

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Location:
Marston Green
Salary:
£35,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Skilled Trades;Skilled Trades

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