Carpenter

Skilled Careers; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Carpenter Multi for a role in Croydon and surrounding areas. The position involves reactive maintenance and repair works on social housing properties, ensuring high-quality workmanship. Candidates should have proven experience in reactive maintenance, preferably 8 years, and an NVQ or City and Guilds qualification. A company van and fuel card are provided, along with a competitive weekly pay of £710.

Benefits

Company van + fuel card

Competitive weekly pay

Long-term contracts with housing association

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic reactive maintenance (8 years preferred).
• A proactive, reliable, and high-standard approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out reactive maintenance and repair works on social housing properties.
• Completing maintenance and repair tasks on social housing properties.
• Responding to tenant and property manager requests in a timely manner.

Skills

Reactive maintenance experience

Team collaboration

Proactive work approach

Education

NVQ/City and Guilds qualification

Job description

Overview

Role: Carpenter Multi

Location: Croydon & surrounding areas (West London)

Pay and hours: £710 CIS weekly, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm. Van + fuel card provided.

We’re working with a well-established housing association in West London, managing over 15 active contracts across the capital. Partnered with local councils and main contractors, this organisation is dedicated to maintaining and improving communities through quality housing services.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out reactive maintenance and repair works on social housing properties.
• Completing maintenance and repair tasks on social housing properties.
• Responding to tenant and property manager requests in a timely manner.
• Delivering high-quality workmanship on all jobs.
• Carrying out inspections and identifying repair needs.
• Collaborating with other maintenance operatives and external contractors.

What we're looking for / Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic reactive maintenance (8 years preferred).
• A proactive, reliable, and high-standard approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• NVQ/City and Guilds qualification (preferred).

What's on offer

• £710 weekly CIS pay.
• Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm schedule.
• Company van + fuel card provided.
• Work with a reputable housing association on long-term contracts.

Interviews are taking place this week. Please apply with an updated CV to be considered.