Carpenter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel card provided

Long-term opportunity

Consistent work with an established SS

Job summary

Fortus Recruitment Group seeks an experienced Carpenter to join a social housing contractor in East London, carrying out repairs and maintenance across residential properties. You will work on responsive repairs, perform joinery tasks to a high standard, and use a PDA system to update job details.

The role requires strong carpentry skills, a valid UK driving licence, and the ability to manage a daily schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience as Carpenter, ideally in 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.
• NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent desirable.

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.

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

Health and safety

Communication

Customer service

Driving licence

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds qualification

Tools

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.

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