Carpenter Multi-Trade

Bd Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van provided

Group Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Paid holidays (21 days + BH)

Health & wellbeing support (EAP)

Career development

Great team

Job summary

BD Group is seeking a skilled Carpenter-Multi to join our Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance team in Barking & Dagenham. The role covers carpentry, UPVC work, and general repairs across tenanted properties, with a strong emphasis on a first-time fix and minimal disruption for residents.

You will carry out installations and repairs to doors, windows, kitchens, bathrooms, and fixtures, while coordinating with other trades and maintaining accurate records in our jobs management system.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry (or equivalent) with UPVC skills.
• Multi-trade experience including plumbing and joinery.
• Experience in social housing repairs.
• Full clean UK driving licence and strong health and safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry and multi-trade repairs in occupied social housing properties.
• Respond promptly to emergency repairs and keep residents informed.
• Install/repair doors, windows, kitchens, bathrooms and fixtures.
• Maintain records and photos, and update the jobs management system.
• Collaborate with other trades to deliver repairs and refurbishments.
• Ensure compliance with housing regulations and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 Carpentry

UPVC skills

Multi-trade experience

Social housing repairs experience

Full clean UK driving licence

Health and safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Carpenter (Multi trade)

Are you a Carpenter with Multi-Trade experience who wants to make a difference in your local community?

If you hold an NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry (or equivalent qualification), have UPVC experience, and want to use your skills to improve the quality of homes for residents, this could be the role for you.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a skilled Carpenter-Multi to join our Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance team, delivering high-quality installation, maintenance, and repair work across tenanted properties.

This role is about more than just carpentry – it’s about helping residents feel safe, secure, and comfortable in their homes. You’ll focus on achieving a first-time fix wherever possible, ensuring minimal disruption to tenants and building trust through excellent service.

Operating within Managed Services, you’ll handle carpentry (including UPVC work), general repairs, maintenance, and refurbishment in tenanted, commercial, and void properties, focusing on achieving a first-time fix for all jobs.

You’ll ensure exceptional service and client satisfaction within the borough.

Working Arrangements:

• Working pattern: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Location: Barking & Dagenham - travel within the borough required as part of the role
• Vehicle provided
• Other: A DBS check will be required for this role.
• Some degree of flexibilty required as call out work may be available.

Duties:

• Carry out carpentry and multi-trade repairs in occupied social housing properties, and communal areas.
• Respond promptly to emergency repairs, ensuring tenants feel supported and safe
• Install and repair fixtures such as doors, windows, staircases, kitchen units, and bathroom fittings
• Conduct routine inspections to identify issues early and prevent disruption to residents
• Communicate clearly with tenants about the nature of the work, expected timelines, and follow-up actions
• Maintain accurate records of all jobs, including before-and-after photos, to support transparency and accountability
• Collaborate with other trades to deliver seamless repairs and refurbishments
• Ensure all work complies with housing regulations, health and safety standards, and safeguarding requirements

• Install fixtures and fittings according to design guidelines.
• Effectively liaise with a range of stakeholders including residents, trades colleagues, planning teams, and supervisors.
• Use a PDA to update the status of work on the jobs management system.
• Perform general carpentry and joinery tasks, including repairs and refurbishments.
• Operate power tools effectively and safely.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify and address potential issues before they escalat** (duplicate line omitted)
• Effectively maintain vehicle and van stock.

Qualifications & Experience:

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Carpentry, plus UPVC skills
• Multi-trade experience (e.g., plumbing, joinery, general repairs)
• Previous experience in social housing repairs strongly preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to work respectfully with tenants and colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Full clean UK driving licence
• Excellent understanding of Health and Safety regulations, legislation and procedures.
• Awareness or Awaab's Law principles, or willingness to learn.
• Proven ability to deliver high quality construction projects and efficient output to meet client expectations.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Personal resilience and the ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
• Full clean UK driving licence required.

Benefits:

In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes:

• Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform!
• Van and fuel car provided for work duties
• Group Life Assurance
• Competitive Salaries
• Pension Scheme
• Paid Holidays from 21 days plus bank holidays
• Family Friendly Policies making work-life balance achievable
• Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Career development and training
• A GREAT TEAM!

About Us:

BD Group was created by the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham to create positive economic, environmental and social change. We are facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs.