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Job description
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Location: Northamptonshire area
Contract: Initial 3-month temporary contract (ASAP start) with strong potential to extend
Hours: 37 hours per weekRate: Up to £23 per hour + potential call-out bonuses Benefits: Company van + fuel card
We're looking for an experienced carpenter to join our responsive repairs team, working across occupied social housing properties in the local area. This is a long-term opportunity for someone who takes pride in high-quality workmanship and understands the unique demands of working in tenants' homes.
Your new role
- Carrying out day-to-day carpentry repairs and maintenance in occupied properties
- Completing basic multi-trade tasks where required (e.g., minor plumbing, patch plastering, small repairs)
- Delivering work safely, professionally, and with respect for residents' homes
- Working independently with a company van and fuel card provided
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience in social housing repairs or similar domestic maintenance
- Strong understanding of working in occupied properties
- NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds in Carpentry & Joinery (preferred)
- Ability to carry out basic associated repairs across other trades
- Full UK driving licence
- Based locally to the Northamptonshire area
What you'll get in return
- Long-term, consistent work
- 37 hours per week
- Up to £23 per hour
- Call-out bonus opportunities
- Van + fuel card provided
What you need to do now
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⭐ Highlight your NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds Carpentry qualification prominently as this is preferred by the employer
🏠 Emphasise your experience working in occupied social housing properties as this is specifically mentioned as essential
🔧 Showcase your multi-trade capabilities including minor plumbing and patch plastering to demonstrate versatility
🚐 Mention your full UK driving licence and van driving experience as you'll be working independently with a company vehicle
📍 Confirm your location in or near Northamptonshire as local candidates are preferred for this role
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- •Completed 180+ carpentry repairs across occupied social housing properties, maintaining 98% resident satisfaction scores
- •Delivered multi-trade maintenance including minor plumbing and patch plastering, reducing call-back rates by 25%
- •Managed independent van-based territory covering 12 postcodes, completing average 8 repairs per day within scheduled timeframes
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Hays' responsive repairs opportunity in Northamptonshire represents exactly the type of independent carpentry role I've been seeking. My experience in social housing maintenance and NVQ Level 3 Carpentry qualification align perfectly with your requirements for occupied property work.
My background in domestic maintenance has equipped me with the multi-trade skills and resident-focused approach essential for this role. I understand the unique demands of working respectfully in tenants' homes while delivering quality repairs efficiently.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you approach a carpentry repair in an occupied property while minimising disruption to residents?
- ›What safety considerations are important when working in social housing properties?
- ›Describe your experience with multi-trade work beyond carpentry
- ›How do you ensure quality workmanship when working independently?
- ›What tools and equipment would you expect to use for responsive repairs?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to work respectfully in someone's home
- ›Describe a situation where you had to manage your time effectively across multiple properties
- ›How do you handle difficult or challenging repair situations?
- ›Give an example of when you've had to work independently with minimal supervision
- ›Tell me about a time you went above and beyond for a resident or client
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to work respectfully in someone's home
Describe a situation where you had to manage your time effectively across multiple properties