Carpenter
Fortem Solutions
Perform carpentry repairs & maintenance for social housing properties.
7 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
1,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Social Housing
Role
What you would be doing
site inspections
repairs
maintenance
health & safety
budget management
technical updates
- Reporting in to the Voids Supervisor you will support with site inspections and quality checks
- Operate in accordance with company Health and Safety policies to ensure a safe working environment.
- Carry out repairs and maintenance tasks across this established Social Housing contract, ensuring all work meets high-quality standards.
- Execute duties with minimal supervision whilst maintaining professionalism and a strong commitment to quality.
- Take ownership of assigned work, aiming to resolve issues on the first visit to minimise repeat visits and disruptions.
- Complete all tasks within allocated budgets and timelines to maintain operational efficiency.
- Keep up to date with the latest technical advancements and legal requirements relevant to your areas of expertise.
What you bring
social housing
carpentry
driving licence
- Social housing experience
- Previous experience in a Carpentry role
- Full, clean driving licence
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Interview process
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Company
Overview
2002
Year Established
The company was founded in 2002 as Willmott Dixon Support Services and has since grown into a leading social housing solutions provider.
£205M
Annual Turnover
The company currently manages a turnover exceeding £205 million, reflecting its significant scale in the social housing sector.
2028
Growth Target Year
Aiming to achieve a turnover of £300 million by 2028, showcasing its ambition for continued expansion and success.
350k
Reactive Repairs
The company delivers around 350,000 reactive repairs annually, ensuring homes are maintained to high standards.
- Operates across three core streams: 24/7 repairs & maintenance, large-scale capital projects like bathroom/kitchen renewals, and PAS-2030/2035 retrofit.
- Technical teams design and install insulation, heat pumps, solar panels, windows, doors and ventilation systems to decarbonise social housing.
- Known for implementing digital systems (Totalmobile, Talkdesk) to streamline operations—from scheduling to resident communications.
- Secures retrofit funding through ECO, LAD, GBIS and partners with local authorities and housing associations to execute compliance programmes.
- Delivers standout community initiatives like apprenticeships, school engagement, and work experience placements through Pathways4Life.
- Blends a long-standing heritage with innovative decarbonisation projects and robust community engagement—making homes warmer, safer, greener.
- People first - Our team members are the foundation of our business and everything we do is focused on helping them thrive.
- Building long-term relationships - We are committed to forging strong partnerships with our clients, suppliers, and stakeholders, built on trust and mutual respect.
- Driving innovation - We embrace new ideas and constantly seek out better, more efficient ways of working.
- Sustainability at heart - We understand our responsibility to the environment and communities we work in and always strive to deliver sustainable outcomes.
- Excellence in delivery - We are relentless in our pursuit of quality and aim to exceed client expectations every time.
2030
Net Zero Goal
Committed to achieving Net Zero by 2030 through comprehensive sustainability strategies.
- Implementing sustainability strategies to reduce carbon footprint across operations and projects.
- Focus on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and low-carbon technologies in all construction activities.
- Continually assess and improve the environmental impact of all operations and supply chain activities.
- Adopted a range of initiatives to support the decarbonisation of the built environment.
25% by 2025
Aim for Female Representation
Committed to increasing the representation of women in the workforce with a target to achieve 25% female representation by 2025.
- Ongoing efforts to address gender equality, ensuring fair access to career development opportunities for all employees.
- Implemented employee resource groups to support inclusive workplace culture and address unique needs of diverse groups.
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