How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Qualified Joiner - Full Time (Permanent) Role
We're hiring a qualified Joiner, offering a company van and consistent local work. As one of the UK’s largest social housing providers, Places for People is proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s Top 50 Best Workplaces, because we are committed to creating inclusive communities and improving customers’ lives. You’ll be working locally to make a real impact on homes and neighbourhoods.
What You Get
- Company van with fuel card
- 35 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), plus options to buy/sell leave
- Overtime opportunities
- Core working hours: 08:00–16:30 (Monday–Friday)
- Full work package – tools, uniform, iPad, mobile phone and PPE provided
- Pension contribution (up to 7% matched)
- Permanent, secure employment with consistent workload in your dedicated area
- Up to 2% performance bonus for all colleagues
- Death in Service benefit and sick pay
What You’ll Be Doing
- Carrying out joinery installations and repairs in domestic properties, including:
- Doors, kitchens, flooring and internal fittings
- Work to specifications, reports and agreed standards
- Safeguarding customers’ homes/property during work
- Collaborating with teams (supervisors, schedulers) to meet deadlines
- Documenting work and KPIs through required systems
- Supporting apprentices and fostering team performance
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
A Day in Your Role
- Completing repairs/maintenance following a structured schedule
- Travelling locally in your company van
- Working independently or alongside tradespeople
- Direct engagement with customers’ homes
- Ensuring quality, efficiency and compliance
Working Environments
You’ll work across:
- Occupied homes (including Vulnerable Customer support)
- Empty/void properties
- A range of domestic homes in your local area
Essential Criteria (Must meet all of these)
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Joinery
- Experience as a Joiner, ideally in social housing or domestic properties
- Full UK driving licence (saccharable if based in PE postcode area)
- Must be based within the PE postcode (due to operational coverage)
Nice-to-Have (Not Essential)
- Experience across multiple trades
- IT literacy or willingness to learn digital workplace systems
Our Commitment to You
Hiring Process
We aim to interview as quickly as possible for suitable candidates. After application, you’ll begin a structured induction programme.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Key Processes
- Basic DBS check required
- You may work across surrounding areas
- Guaranteed Interviews for:
- Armed Forces (serving/reservists/military veterans, spouses or instructors)
- Disability Confident (certified Level 2 employer)
- Neurodivergent candidates
Safeguarding
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility to ensure safety for customers and colleagues. This includes:
- Pre-employment DBS checks
- Embracing equal opportunities; we follow anti-discrimination policies under the Equality Act 2010
Ready to Apply?
If you’re seeking a stable career with: ✔ Consistent work ✔ Strong benefits ✔ Impactful community support
Apply directly via our [5-minute application process](your application link here). Upload a CV and statement demonstrating experience aligned with this role.
Support Contact
For UCAS support, visit skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.
🔹 Note: Closing dates may move after high-quality applications; apply early. 🔹 Mobile users: Store CV in cloud (Google Drive/OneDrive/Dropbox).
armoured-disability-network/2010
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills