Carpenter

Skilled Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Careers is seeking an experienced Carpenter / Multi-Trade Operative to join our team, delivering responsive repairs and planned maintenance within the social housing sector across Greater London.

The successful candidate will perform high-quality carpentry while also handling general maintenance tasks to keep properties safe and ready for tenants, with duties including reporting via mobile devices and a focus on excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven carpentry experience, ideally in social housing or repairs.
• Competent in additional trades and self-managing workload.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out first and second fix carpentry work.
• Install, repair and replace doors, frames, skirting, kitchens, locks and flooring.
• Complete multi-trade repairs including basic plumbing, tiling, patch plastering and decorating.
• Diagnose maintenance issues and carry out repairs in occupied and void properties.
• Deliver excellent customer service in tenants' homes.
• Ensure work is safe and compliant with standards; complete job reports on a mobile device.

Skills

Carpentry

Multi-trade

Doors installation

Skirting boards

Flooring

Painting & decorating

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and reliableCarpenter / Multi-Trade Operativeto join our growing team, delivering responsive repairs and planned maintenance within the social housing sector.

The successful candidate will carry out high-quality carpentry work while also completing a range of general maintenance tasks to ensure properties are safe, well-maintained, and ready for tenants.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of first and second fix carpentry.
• Install, repair, and replace doors, frames, skirting, kitchens, locks, flooring, and other timber products.
• Complete multi-trade repairs including basic plumbing, tiling, patch plastering, painting, and minor decorating.
• Diagnose maintenance issues and carry out effective repairs on occupied and void properties.
• Deliver excellent customer service when working in tenants' homes.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company and industry standards.
• Accurately complete job reports using a mobile device.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a carpenter, ideally within social housing, property maintenance, or repairs.
• Competent in a range of additional trades.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively.
• Relevant trade qualifications are desirable but not essential with proven experience