Carpenter

Skilled Careers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social housing contractor in North London seeks a skilled Carpenter to join their maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have NVQ qualifications in Carpentry, experience in domestic repairs, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. This full-time role includes a competitive salary, company van, and ongoing training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Ongoing training

Company van

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic property repairs and maintenance, ideally in social housing.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a wide range of carpentry repairs in occupied and void properties.
• Complete tasks like fitting doors and diagnosing faults.
• Ensure work complies with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Carpentry skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry & Joinery

Job description

Overview

Carpenter - Social Housing

Location: North London

Salary: £22-£23ph

Contract Type: Full-time

Hours: 40 hours per week + Overtime

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Carpenter to join our in-house repairs and maintenance team, working across social housing stock in North London. This is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our residents by ensuring their homes are safe, well-maintained, and fit for purpose.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of carpentry repairs and installations in occupied and void properties.
• Complete tasks such as fitting doors, frames, skirting, locks, and kitchen units.
• Diagnose faults and complete work to a high standard in line with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure all work is completed within agreed timescales and customer satisfaction remains a top priority.
• Use handheld devices to receive and record job information.

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in domestic property repairs and maintenance, ideally within social housing.
• Full UK driving licence (a van may be provided).
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and generous holiday allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Company van, fuel card, and uniform.
• Commitment to work-life balance and staff wellbeing.