Join Our Team as a Skilled Carpenter!
Location: St Austell, Cornwall
Department: Ocean Property Services
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Following a successful internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for a Skilled Carpenter to join Ocean Property Services. If you take pride in high-quality workmanship, enjoy helping customers, and want to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
?? Why Ocean Housing?
At Ocean Housing, we’re proud to maintain and improve homes across Cornwall. Our operational teams play a vital role in creating safe, comfortable homes for our residents, and now is a great time to join us.
??? What You’ll Be Doing
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Carrying out 1st and 2nd fix carpentry, repairs, and installations to a high standard
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Working across a variety of tasks including kitchens, doors and windows, flooring, fencing, roofing and more
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Delivering first-time fixes and creating positive customer experiences
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Communicating clearly with tenants, colleagues, and the wider team
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Maintaining van stock, ensuring tools and equipment are safe and compliant
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Participating in the emergency call-out rota
?? Specialist Skills – Doors & Windows (Highly Desirable)
To support our commitment to home safety, security, and energy efficiency, we are particularly keen to hear from carpenters with experience in doors and windows. These skills are highly valued within our team and play a key part in delivering reliable, high-quality repairs for residents.
Experience in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage:
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Repairing, adjusting, and maintaining uPVC and composite doors
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Timber door and window repairs and refurbishment
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Lock replacements, ironmongery repairs, and security upgrades
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Diagnosing faults and resolving operational issues efficiently and effectively
You don’t need experience in all areas — practical experience in any one or two of these skills would be welcomed.
? What We’re Looking For
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NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry or equivalent proven experience
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A clean, current driving licence
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Strong customer service and communication skills
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A team player with pride in delivering high-quality work
?? Desirable Extras
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NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
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Experience in social housing
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Experience using mobile repairs software
?? What You’ll Get
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A supportive, inclusive work environment
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Training and development opportunities
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The chance to make a real impact in local communities
A DBS check will be required for this role.
?? Benefits Package
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27 days holiday + bank holidays
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Occupational Sick Pay (3 months full, 3 months half pay)
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4% employer pension contribution + death-in-service benefit
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Health Cash Plan (dental & optical cover included)
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Wellbeing initiatives & annual flu jab
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Family-friendly policies
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Agile working options (office, home or local area, depending on role)
For full details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
?? Key Dates
Closing date: Sunday 16th of July 2026 at Midnight
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re ready to bring your skills to a team that values quality, community and teamwork, apply now and help us shape homes and futures across Cornwall.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications - so apply soon!
Ocean Housing Ltd is a not for profit, charitable registered provider of social and affordable housing, with a stock of over 4,700 properties throughout Cornwall. We are part of the Cornwall Homechoice ‘Choice Based Lettings’ scheme.
At Ocean we believe affordable housing is not just about the buildings, but about the people who turn them into homes. We provide a wide range of services to our residents, helping them to make the most of their homes and the communities they live in.
