Carpenter

The Hyde Group; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

26 days + bank holiday pay

Van

Uniform

Fuel Card

Sick pay

Job summary

The Hyde Group is seeking an experienced Carpenter to join our multi-trades team in South East London. You will carry out day-to-day repairs and maintenance in our customers' homes, delivering excellent customer service and high-quality carpentry work.

Working primarily in carpentry but undertaking a range of general maintenance tasks, you will manage your workload independently while coordinating with other trades on complex repairs. A valid UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Solid experience across carpentry with the ability to undertake other general maintenance and multi-trade repairs.
• Confident using hand and power tools.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out multi-trade repairs, with a primary focus on carpentry, while undertaking a range of general maintenance tasks as required.
• Diagnosing and resolving day-to-day repairs including doors, locks, frames, skirting, architraves, flooring, kitchen units, worktops, minor wall repairs, tiling, and basic plumbing-related repairs.
• Completing carpentry repairs and associated works to kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, and other areas of customers' homes to a high standard.
• Undertaking associated works such as patch plastering, sealing, decorating touch-ups, minor tiling, and replacing fixtures, fittings, handles, locks, and ironmongery.
• Working independently to manage your own workload while collaborating with other trades on more complex repairs and projects.
• Accurately recording work completed, materials used, and updating progress through work orders and reporting system.
• Delivering excellent customer service and keeping residents informed throughout the repair process.
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with Hyde's health and safety policies, procedures, and compliance standards.
• Providing a professional, friendly service to customers in their homes

Skills

Carpentry

Multi-trade repairs

Hand tools

Power tools

Customer service

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

Carpenter - Multi Trades

Location : South East London

Salary : Up to£38,000

If you're an experienced Carpenter who can turn your hand to a range of jobs and takes pride in your work, we'd like to hear from you.

As a Carpenter, you'll be working in our customers' homes carrying out day-to-day repairs and maintenance, delivering an exceptional customer service.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out multi-trade repairs, with a primary focus on carpentry, while undertaking a range of general maintenance tasks as required.
• Diagnosing and resolving day-to-day repairs including doors, locks, frames, skirting, architraves, flooring, kitchen units, worktops, minor wall repairs, tiling, and basic plumbing-related repairs.
• Completing carpentry repairs and associated works to kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, and other areas of customers' homes to a high standard.
• Undertaking associated works such as patch plastering, sealing, decorating touch-ups, minor tiling, and replacing fixtures, fittings, handles, locks, and ironmongery.
• Working independently to manage your own workload while collaborating with other trades on more complex repairs and projects.
• Accurately recording work completed, materials used, and updating progress through work orders and reporting system.
• Delivering excellent customer service and keeping residents informed throughout the repair process.
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with Hyde's health and safety policies, procedures, and compliance standards.
• Providing a professional, friendly service to customers in their homes

What we’re looking for

• Solid experience across carpentry with the ability to undertake other general maintenance and multi-trade repairs.
• Confident using hand and power tools
• Able to work independently and manage your own workload
• Good communication skills and a customer-friendly attitude
• Physically fit and happy with hands-on work
• Experience working in social housing is a bonus
• A full, valid UK driving licence

Benefits

• A fantastic pension
• Life assurance
• 26 days + bank holiday pay
• Van
• Uniform
• Fuel Card
• Sick pay

You'll be working for an organisation that values skilled trades and the role they play in keeping homes safe, comfortable and well maintained. We offer steady work, a supportive team, and the chance to build a long-term career.

Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the Hyde Group; we strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is the norm and not an initiative. Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we're committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace which reflects our customer profile and where everyone is proud to be unique.

Hyde is a disability confident employer, and we are here to support you with any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process.

Successful candidate will undergo a basic DBS check