Job Introduction
Contract Type: Full time – Temporary role til 31st March 2026
Hours of work: 36 or 40 hours per week*
Salary Range: £35,895 to £42,158 per annum*
Location: Telford, covering Shropshire and Staffordshire
Closing date: 24th August 2025
Interview date: 5th September 2025
Overview:
Are you a meticulous Carpenter who is looking for an organisation that would give you work life balance, stability and job satisfaction? Well you’re in the right place!.
Who are we looking for:
We’re looking for a multiskilled Carpenter to join our team in based in Telford and covering Shropshire and Staffordshire, ideally someone who can hit the ground running. In addition to your core trade as a Carpenter, you will undertake tasks relating to plastering, tiling, plumbing and general building maintenance to undertake repairs in line with our responsive repair requests
You’ll enjoy interacting with our customers and providing a great service. It’s really important to us that our workforce reflect the diverse communities we serve and are committed to building an inclusive workplace.
Benefits and Rewards:
- Competitive salary package (based on contract type)
- All PPE and branded workwear provided
- Generous pension scheme options
- Discount schemes for high street retailers, supermarkets, gyms, holidays, and hospitality
- 30% staff discount at Wrekin Reviive furniture stores
- On-site café and free parking
- Volunteering days
- Life Assurance (2x annual salary)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Long Service Awards
About you:
- We ask that you have either City and Guilds qualification in one of the building trades or equivalent experience
- Be a team player and working independently
- Have a grasp of new technology
- You will need to hold a Full UK Driving Licence
About us: We’re one of the largest housing and care providers in the West Midlands, with over 33,000 homes. Our mission is to create places that people are proud to call home.
We are guided by three core behaviours:
- Own it – Take responsibility and make it happen
- Improve it – Always look for ways to move forward
- Live it – Show understanding and compassion in everything we do
We’re building something special — and we want passionate and talented individuals to help shape our future.
Diversity and Inclusion
At The Wrekin Housing Group, we’re proud of our inclusive culture. We value the unique contributions of every employee and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
Our employee networks include:
- LGBTQ+ Network
- Disability Positive
- Heritage & Culture
- Allies Network
The Recruitment Process:
In partnership with our trusted external providers we are committed to undertaking care and safeguarding checks with all colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for.
We also ask for two references for everyone who is offered a position, one of which must be your current or most recent employer. All roles will also be offered subject to satisfactory right to live and work in the UK checks; if you need any further information on these checks please visit www.gov.uk
How to Apply:
If you would like to join our team, please hit the apply now button and complete the application form with your current details as we would love to hear from you.
