Carpenter

Build Recruitment Limited; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van & fuel card provided

Pension scheme

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Build Recruitment are seeking a skilled Carpenter to join a busy reactive maintenance team delivering high-quality repairs in North West London social housing properties. You will perform day-to-day carpentry tasks with a focus on first-time fixes, customer satisfaction and quality workmanship.

£38,000–£40,000 per year, permanent contract. Benefits include company van and fuel card, pension, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, and clear progression opportunities with a reputable contractor.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic/social housing or council property maintenance.
• NVQ/City & Guilds in Carpentry (or equivalent) preferred.
• Full UK driving licence essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Carpentry repairs across doors, frames, kitchens, flooring, fencing, etc.
• Reactive maintenance in occupied social housing properties.
• Diagnose faults and deliver long-lasting solutions.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain professionalism.

Skills

Driving licence

Independent worker

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds Carpentry

Job description

Job Title: Carpenter

Carpenter – Social Housing (Reactive Maintenance)

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: North West London (Brent, Barnet & occasional Islington)
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 per year (depending on experience & qualifications)
Benefits: Company van & fuel card provided
Build Recruitment are looking for a skilled and reliable Carpenter to join a busy reactive maintenance team delivering high-quality repairs within social housing properties across North West London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tradesperson seeking long-term stability, great benefits, and consistent local work.
The Role:
You will carry out day-to-day carpentry repairs and maintenance within occupied domestic and council properties. The role requires a strong focus on first-time fixes, customer satisfaction, and maintaining high standards of workmanship while working in tenants’ homes.
Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking all aspects of carpentry repairs (doors, frames, kitchens, flooring, fencing, etc.)
• Completing reactive maintenance works in occupied social housing properties
• Diagnosing faults and delivering effective, long-lasting solutions
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Providing excellent customer service and maintaining professionalism at all times

Requirements:

• Proven experience in domestic/social housing or council property maintenance
• NVQ/City & Guilds in Carpentry (or equivalent experience) preferred
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Good communication and customer service skills

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £40,000
• Company van & fuel card
• 23 days holiday bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Long-term, stable work with a reputable contractor
• Supportive team and clear progression opportunities