Carpenter Multi-Trade

Build Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking two skilled Maintenance Technicians with experience in carpentry and multi-trade work to join a dedicated repairs team in North London. This temporary role offers full-time hours and involves delivering high-quality maintenance services across various properties. The ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a proactive approach to repairs, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. This position also provides opportunities for additional earnings through call-outs.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and customer-focused attitude.
• Experience in building maintenance or social housing environments.
• Understanding of varied property types and housing repair requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and adjust internal and external doors.
• Conduct bathroom sub-floor repairs and frameworks.
• Perform general maintenance tasks across properties.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer-focused attitude

Experience in building maintenance

Understanding of housing repair requirements

Proactive work approach

Awareness of Health & Safety standards

Experience in a multi-trade role

Education

NVQ or equivalent trade qualification

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Carpenter / Multi-Trade

Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Location: North London

Working Style: Mobile (company van provided)

Pay Rate: £25 per hour

Start Date: January

Interview Dates: 15th & 16th December

About the Role

We are seeking two skilled Carpenter / Multi-Trade Technicians to join our dedicated North London repairs team on a temporary basis. Working across Hackney, Islington, Kensington & Chelsea, Barnet and Enfield, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality maintenance and repair services to our diverse housing stock.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced multi-trade operative looking for stable full-time work, a supportive team environment, and a role where your craftsmanship and customer service truly make a difference.

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication skills and a positive, customer-focused attitude
• Experience working within building, maintenance, or social housing environments
• A broad understanding of housing repair requirements and varied property types
• A reliable, proactive and “right first time” approach to your work
• A strong awareness of Health & Safety standards
• Previous experience in a similar multi-trade role
• NVQ or equivalent trade qualification is desirable

Key Responsibilities

• Internal and external door installation, repair and adjustment
• Splice repairs and general locksmith work
• Bathroom sub-floor repairs, bath panels and framework
• Kitchen repairs, refits and general carpentry maintenance
• General maintenance tasks across occupied and void properties
• Internal and external window repairs, including single and double glazing
• Door repairs, lock replacements and refits

Providing an exceptional customer experience is at the heart of this role. You will be a first point of contact for residents, so professionalism, respect and a commitment to resolving issues efficiently are essential.

Working Hours & Additional Opportunities

Core hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Additional earning potential through call-outs and out-of-hours work