Carpenter

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel card provided

Consistent work

Long-term opportunity

East London assignments

Job summary

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited in East London is seeking an experienced Carpenter to join a well-established social housing contractor, carrying out repairs and maintenance across residential properties.

This long-term role offers reliable work, a competitive CIS rate of £21-£22 per hour, plus a company van and fuel card. The successful candidate will perform high-quality carpentry, joinery and first/second fix tasks while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experienced carpenter with social housing or property maintenance background.
• Strong carpentry and joinery skills.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Own basic carpentry tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive repairs and maintenance in social housing properties.
• Perform carpentry and joinery repairs to high standards.
• Repair/replace doors, frames, skirting boards, architraves and flooring.
• Fit and repair kitchen units, cupboards and worktops.
• Carry out first and second fix carpentry tasks.
• Repair windows, locks and fixtures.
• Complete repairs based on resident and client reports.
• Diagnose issues and identify repair solutions.
• Work efficiently to meet timescales.
• Maintain clean, safe working environment and provide courteous service to residents.
• Update job information using PDA/mobile system.

Skills

Carpentry & joinery skills

Health and safety awareness

Independent work ethic

Customer communication

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in Carpentry or equivalent

Tools

Basic carpentry tools

Job description

Carpenter - Social Housing

Location: East London
Rate: £21-£22 per hour CIS
Employment Type: Full-time
Vehicle: Company van and fuel card provided

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Carpenter to join a well-established social housing contractor, carrying out repairs and maintenance across residential properties throughout East London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Carpenter looking for consistent, long-term work with competitive rates, a company van and fuel card provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance within social housing properties
• Completing carpentry and joinery repairs to a high standard
• Repairing and replacing doors, frames, skirting boards, architraves and flooring
• Fitting and repairing kitchen units, cupboards and worktops
• Carrying out first and second fix carpentry works where required
• Repairing windows, locks and other fixtures and fittings
• Completing repairs following reports from residents and clients
• Diagnosing issues and identifying appropriate repair solutions
• Working efficiently to complete jobs within required timescales
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Providing a professional and courteous service to residents
• Updating job information using a PDA/mobile system where required

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Carpenter, ideally within social housing or property maintenance
• Strong carpentry and joinery skills
• Experience carrying out responsive repairs
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Ability to work independently and manage a daily schedule
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Own basic carpentry tools
• Relevant NVQ/City & Guilds qualification or equivalent is desirable

What's on Offer

• £21-£22 per hour CIS
• Company van provided
• Fuel card provided
• Consistent work with an established social housing contractor
Long-term opportunity
• Work primarily across East London
• Regular maintenance and repair work
• Opportunity to join a professional and experienced maintenance team