Carpenter Multi

Howells Solutions Limited; Sydenham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time

Work across Bromley, Croydon and Wands

Long-term job security

Reactive maintenance in social housing

Job summary

Howells Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Carpenter Multi-Trader to join a reactive maintenance team in South London, covering Bromley, Croydon and Wandsworth. The role involves carpentry repairs, installations and general property maintenance within occupied social housing properties, with a focus on quality workmanship and strong customer service.

The successful candidate will have proven carpentry skills, multi-trade experience, and be comfortable working in residents' homes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Carpenter Multi-Trader or Multi-Skilled Operative.
• Strong carpentry skills including hanging doors, architraves and skirting boards.
• Experience in reactive maintenance, property maintenance or social housing.
• Experience working in occupied residential properties.
• Basic plumbing, plastering and making-good skills.
• Full UK manual driving licence, if required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry repairs and general maintenance in occupied properties.
• Hang, adjust and repair internal and external doors.
• Repair door frames, architraves and skirting boards.
• Install and repair kitchen units, worktops and fixtures.
• Carry out basic plumbing repairs as needed.
• Undertake minor plastering and making-good works.
• Ensure high safety and workmanship standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service to residents.

Skills

Carpentry skills

Door hanging

Multi-trade repairs

Customer service

Time management

Tools

PDA

Mobile technology

Job description

Job Title: Carpenter Multi-Trader

Location: South London (Bromley, Croydon & Wandsworth)

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Carpenter Multi-Trader to join a well-established reactive maintenance team, carrying out carpentry repairs, installations and general property maintenance within occupied social housing properties across Bromley, Croydon and Wandsworth.

The successful candidate will have strong carpentry skills alongside experience in general multi-trade repairs, with the ability to complete a variety of maintenance works within residential properties.

This role would suit a reliable, hands‑on operative who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship, completing jobs efficiently and providing excellent customer service to residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out carpentry repairs and general maintenance works within occupied residential properties.
• Hanging, adjusting and repairing internal and external doors.
• Completing repairs and replacements to door frames, architraves and skirting boards.
• Fitting and repairing kitchen units, cupboards, worktops and other fixtures.
• Carrying out repairs and replacements to wooden flooring, floorboards and other timber elements.
• Installing and repairing locks, hinges, handles and other door furniture.
• Completing basic plumbing repairs where required.
• Undertaking minor plastering, patching and making‑good works.
• Carrying out general multi-trade repairs and property maintenance.
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently and effectively.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, professionally and to a high standard.
• Delivering excellent customer service when working in residents' homes.
• Managing your own workload and completing jobs within agreed timescales.
• Taking ownership of jobs from first visit through to completion.

We're Looking For People Who:

• Take pride in delivering high-quality carpentry and maintenance work.
• Have a good eye for detail and a right-first-time approach.
• Deliver excellent customer service at all times.
• Work professionally, safely and respectfully in occupied properties.
• Communicate effectively with tenants and office-based teams.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Respect company vehicles, materials and equipment.
• Represent the business professionally every day.

Successful Applicants Will Be Expected To:

• Work towards agreed KPIs and daily productivity targets.
• Maintain excellent quality inspection scores.
• Demonstrate outstanding reliability and timekeeping.
• Use PDA and mobile technology systems correctly.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Take ownership and responsibility for all allocated jobs.
• Complete repairs efficiently while maintaining high standards of workmanship.

Experience & Requirements

• Applicants must have:
• Proven experience as a Carpenter Multi-Trader, Carpenter or Multi‑Skilled Operative.
• Strong carpentry skills, including hanging doors, door repairs, fitting architraves and skirting boards.
• Experience fitting and repairing kitchen units, worktops and other fixtures.
• Experience within reactive maintenance, property maintenance or social housing.
• Experience working within occupied residential properties.
• A good understanding of general multi-trade repairs and maintenance.
• Basic plumbing, plastering and making‑good skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and manage workloads effectively.
• A full UK manual driving licence, if required for the role.

What's On Offer

• £38,000 basic salary per annum.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Consistent workload with long-term job security.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to utilise a broad range of carpentry and multi‑trade skills.
• Work across Bromley, Croydon and Wandsworth.