Finishing Technician (New Build) – Northwest - 7742

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL vacancy:

Title: Finishing Technician (New Build) – Northwest

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £29,484 per annum to £38,274 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience

Reporting Office: Trafford

Working Location: Agile, Northwest Regional Developments

Persona Agile/Site based

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours Mon-Fri

Closing Date: 23/04/2026

Interview Dates: Week Commencing 27/04/2026

Please click here for role profile - Role profile_ Finishes Technician.pdf

Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more…

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

Join our Customer & Quality Team at L&Q:

At L&Q we are committed to making a positive difference in the local areas where we build new homes. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and diverse employer. We’re looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals who will share this passion, to join our team.

• The post delivers multi-trade repairs and maintenance to new homes housing developments, providing excellent customer service to our residents at all times.
• This role is essential to maintain high-quality homes and ensure our residents receive timely, efficient repairs and a consistently positive customer experience.
• This role reports to the Customer Care Manager in the Delivery area of the Customer & Quality Directorate within Property & Investment.

If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!

Your impact in the role:

• To carry out general maintenance and repairs to new build properties including associated carpentry, preparation, making good, and other types of internal and external works as instructed by the Customer Care Manager
• To maintain appropriate and accurate records of time, duration and scope of works undertaken, together with materials and time utilised on each project
• To ensure that all works are undertaken in a safe manner, in accordance with good practice and current legislation.
• Obtain necessary materials and plan as required to ensure effective completion of the works, minimising waste and surplus materials wherever possible.
• To carry out works in a courteous and professional manner, ensuring that the reputation and standing of L&Q is positively promoted in all dealings.
• To provide a customer focused service at all times
• To undertake any other related tasks that are reasonably requested by the Customer Care Manager
• Observe and comply with the company policies and procedures for Health and Safety.
• Adhere to KPIs set for the Customer care Team,

What you'll bring:

• Specialist knowledge and experience of at least one specialist trade i.e. carpentry, plumbing, electrical, plastering painting & decorating - Essential
• Knowledge of building & construction or housing repairs & maintenance and of job-related Health & Safety – Essential
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team – Essential
• Good written and oral communication skills – Essential
• Full driving licence – Essential
• Previous experience in a similar type of role - Essential

We look forward to reviewing your application, and hearing about the genuine experiences and skills you could bring to our organisation. L&Q reserve the right to not accept statements that exceed 500 words.

About L&Q:

We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.

250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the Southeast and Northwest of England.

At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business, and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.

L&Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. Click here to read more.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk

At L&Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.

Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!

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L&Q is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks.

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