Carpenter

Build Recruitment Limited; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van & Fuel card provided

31 days annual leave

Job summary

Build Recruitment are recruiting an experienced Carpenter / Multi-Skilled Operative to join their maintenance team based in East London. The role focuses on void property refurbishments, responsive repairs and retrofit programmes to ensure homes are safe and ready for occupation.

This permanent position is based in Walthamstow, London, with a van and fuel card provided. Key duties include first and second fix carpentry, door installations (fire doors where required), kitchen fitting, flooring,

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent).
• FRA cert desirable.
• Proven experience in a multi-skilled carpentry role.
• Experience within social housing, repairs, maintenance, or voids environments.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• First and second fix carpentry works
• Door installations and repairs, including fire doors where required
• Kitchen fitting, flooring, skirting, architraves, locks and ironmongery
• Void property refurbishments and general property maintenance
• Basic plumbing, patch plastering, and making good
• Support retrofit, insulation, damp and mould improvement works
• Deliver excellent customer service in occupied and void properties
• Ensure all works are completed safely and in line with compliance standards

Skills

Carpentry

Multi-skilled

Customer service

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry & Joinery

FRA cert

Job description

Carpenter - Fire Doors

Walthamstow, London

Annual Leave: 31 days (includes 8 bank holidays)

Contract: Permanent

Van & Fuel card provided

Build Recruitment are working on behalf of our client to recruit an experienced Carpenter / Multi-Skilled Operative to join their maintenance team based in East London

The successful candidate will carry out high-quality carpentry works alongside a range of general repairs and maintenance tasks across residential and commercial properties. The role will focus on void property refurbishments, responsive repairs, and retrofit programmes, ensuring homes are safe, compliant, and ready for occupation.

Key Responsibilities:

• First and second fix carpentry works
• Door installations and repairs, including fire doors where required
• Kitchen fitting, flooring, skirting, architraves, locks and ironmongery
• Void property refurbishments and general property maintenance
• Basic plumbing, patch plastering, and making good
• Support retrofit, insulation, damp and mould improvement works
• Deliver excellent customer service in occupied and void properties
• Ensure all works are completed safely and in line with compliance standards

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent)
• FRA cert - desirable
• Proven experience in a multi-skilled carpentry role
• Experience within social housing, repairs, maintenance, or voids environments
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong customer service and communication skills

Desirable:

• Fire door experience (FD30/FD60)
• Kitchen and bathroom installation experience
• Knowledge of plumbing, plastering, and retrofit works

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation offering a varied role, stable employment, and the chance to make a real impact across local housing stock.