Brent - Carpenter Multi

Howells Solutions Limited; London Borough of Brent; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Full-time employment

Long-term job security

Professional working environment

Broad range of carpentry skills

Job summary

Howells Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Carpenter Multi-Trader to join a reactive maintenance team in Brent. You will perform carpentry, basic plumbing and general multi-trade repairs in occupied social housing, delivering high-quality workmanship and excellent customer service.

The role requires reliable, hands-on operatives with strong attention to detail, capable of working independently and managing workload to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Carpenter Multi-Trader or similar in reactive/property maintenance.
• Strong carpentry skills including doors, architraves and skirting boards.
• Experience in general multi-trade repairs within occupied properties.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry repairs and general maintenance in occupied residential properties.
• Repair and replace doors, door frames, architraves and skirting boards.
• Fit and repair kitchen units, cupboards, worktops and fixtures.
• Repair timber flooring and floorboards; basic plastering and patching as needed.
• Perform basic plumbing repairs when required.
• Manage own workload and complete jobs within agreed timescales.
• Ensure all works are safe, professional and meet quality standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service to residents.

Skills

Carpentry

General maintenance

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

Job Title: Carpenter Multi-Trader

Location: Brent, North West London

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Carpenter Multi-Trader to join a well-established reactive maintenance team, carrying out carpentry, repairs and general property maintenance within occupied social housing properties across Brent.

The successful candidate will have strong carpentry skills alongside experience in general multi-trade repairs, with the ability to complete a variety of maintenance works to residential properties.

This role would suit a reliable, hands-on operative who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship, completing jobs efficiently and providing excellent customer service to residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out carpentry repairs and general maintenance works within occupied residential properties.
• Completing repairs and replacements to doors, door frames, architraves and skirting boards.
• Fitting and repairing kitchen units, cupboards, worktops and other fixtures.
• Carrying out repairs to wooden flooring, floorboards and other timber elements.
• Completing basic plumbing repairs where required.
• Undertaking minor plastering, patching and making-good works.
• Carrying out general multi-trade repairs and maintenance.
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently and effectively.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, professionally and to a high standard.
• Delivering excellent customer service when working in residents' homes.
• Managing your own workload and completing jobs within agreed timescales.
• Taking ownership of jobs from first visit through to completion.

We're Looking For People Who:

• Take pride in delivering high-quality carpentry and maintenance work.
• Have a good eye for detail and a right-first-time approach.
• Deliver excellent customer service at all times.
• Work professionally, safely and respectfully in occupied properties.
• Communicate effectively with tenants and office-based teams.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Respect company vehicles, materials and equipment.
• Represent the business professionally every day.

Successful Applicants Will Be Expected To:

• Work towards agreed KPIs and daily productivity targets.
• Maintain excellent quality inspection scores.
• Demonstrate outstanding reliability and timekeeping.
• Use PDA and mobile technology systems correctly.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Take ownership and responsibility for all allocated jobs.
• Complete repairs efficiently while maintaining high standards of workmanship.

Experience & Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Proven experience as a Carpenter Multi-Trader, Multi-Skilled Operative or similar.
• Strong carpentry skills, including door repairs, hanging doors, fitting architraves and skirting boards.
• Experience within reactive maintenance, property maintenance or social housing.
• Experience working within occupied residential properties.
• A good understanding of general multi-trade repairs and maintenance.
• Basic plumbing, plastering and making-good skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and manage workloads effectively.
• A full UK manual driving licence, if required for the role.

What's On Offer

• £38,000 basic salary per annum.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Consistent workload with long-term job security.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to utilise a broad range of carpentry and multi-trade skills.