Carpenter

18 Recruitment Limited; London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable social housing provider seeks a skilled Multi Trade Operative with a bias in carpentry to join their maintenance team in London. The role involves performing various repairs, ensuring safety standards, and communicating with tenants. Candidates should have experience across multiple trades and a customer-focused approach, with benefits including ongoing training and a company vehicle.

Benefits

Company vehicle and fuel card

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in multiple trades such as plumbing, carpentry, and plastering.
• Valid driving license required for travel between properties.
• Excellent communication and customer-focused skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and maintenance work across various trades including plumbing and carpentry.
• Respond to maintenance requests and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Liaise with tenants to schedule maintenance tasks effectively.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Tiling

Plastering

Decorating

Problem-Solving

Job description

About Us:
Our client is a reputable social housing provider committed to maintaining high-quality living standards. They are looking for a skilled and reliable Multi Trade Operative with a bias in Carpentry with experience in social housing projects to join their dedicated reactive maintenance team in and around Lewisham.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out a range of repairs and maintenance work across various trades, including plumbing, but also capable of performing carpentry, tiling, plastering, and decorating.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and ensure work is completed in line with health and safety standards.
• Work efficiently to ensure that all properties meet the required housing standards and are safe, functional, and habitable.
• Liaise directly with tenants to schedule and complete maintenance tasks with minimal disruption.
• Manage materials and equipment required for tasks, ensuring cost efficiency.
• Ensure all documentation and reports are accurately completed and submitted in a timely manner.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in multiple trades (plumbing, carpentry, tiling, plastering, and/or decorating).
• A valid driving license, as travel between properties is required.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Experience working within social housing or a similar sector is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

A supportive, team-oriented working environment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 36,000.00- 38,000.00 per year