Carpenter - Multi-Skilled

Metropolitan Thames Valley; Crawley; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in the UK seeks an experienced Carpenter to perform essential repairs and maintenance within social housing. The role requires NVQ2 in carpentry and a valid UK driving license. Responsibilities include delivering cost-effective building services while adhering to safety standards. Benefits include generous annual leave, a hybrid working approach, and extensive training opportunities. Join a company committed to equality and sustainability.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Volunteering days

Enhanced pension contributions

Cycle-to-work scheme

Hybrid working options

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience as a carpenter with extended skills, preferably in social housing.
• Manual UK driving license with significant driving experience required.
• Long-term relevant trade experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry and other trade repairs and maintenance work.
• Provide right-first-time, cost-effective building services.
• Conduct work according to legislation and industry standards.

Skills

Carpentry

Social housing experience

Driving experience

Education

NVQ2 in carpentry or related trade

Job description

Carpenter – Multi‑Skilled

Salary: £37,490 – £39,463 (North London)

We are recruiting for an experienced multi‑skilled carpenter with the ability to work within a social housing or local authority environment. You will undertake carpentry and other trade repairs and maintenance work, delivering high quality, cost‑effective building services to the business and its customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry and other trade repairs and maintenance work.
• Provide right‑first‑time, cost‑effective building services.
• Conduct work in accordance with current legislation, British Standards, Codes of Practice, safe systems of work, and recognised industrial standards, minimizing damage to the property fabric.

Qualifications

• Experience as a carpenter with extended skills, previously in social housing.
• NVQ2 (or equivalent) in carpentry or related trade.
• Long‑term relevant trade experience.
• Manual UK driving licence with ≥1 year significant driving experience.
• Will be provided with a company van for working hours.
• Compliance with company fleet policy and insurance.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time).
• Volunteering days (2 per year).
• Beliefs day (extra day off once a year).
• Family‑friendly approach with extended parental leave.
• Enhanced pension with matched contributions up to 9 %.
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Hybrid working (dependent on role and department).
• Health cash plan scheme.
• Tenancy deposit interest‑free loan for rental deposits and season ticket loan.
• Extensive learning and training opportunities via Wisebox platform.
• Colleague virtual social platform with workplace pages.
• Career progression across the organisation through mentoring/coaching, apprenticeships and career planning support.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Equality & Diversity

Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) is committed to reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices, and we promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We are a disability‑confident employer and strive to create an inclusive environment where all employees and customers feel comfortable being themselves.