Carpenter/Multi Trade Operative

Town & Country Housing; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Holiday entitlement 25–30 days

Pension scheme

Life insurance

GP service & counselling

Eye test voucher & glasses allowance

Flu jab

Flexible benefits

Corporate discounts

Travel loan

Job summary

Town & Country Housing is seeking a skilled Carpenter Multi to join our responsive repairs and maintenance team in social housing properties. You will deliver high-quality repairs, take ownership of jobs from start to finish, and maintain safety and customer service excellence.

You will hold an NVQ or recognised carpentry qualification and a full UK driving licence. Experience in social housing is desirable, and you must be comfortable working at height and independently.

Qualifications

• NVQ or recognised carpentry qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in social housing desirable.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive repairs and maintenance tasks across occupied and void properties.
• Take ownership of jobs from start to finish and aim for first-time fixes.
• Work within timescales and budgets, recording job information accurately.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Social housing experience

Health and safety awareness

Education

NVQ in Carpentry

Job description

Our Vacancy

We're looking for a skilled Carpenter Multi to join our responsive repairs and maintenance team. Working within Social Housing properties, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance services that make a real difference to our residents. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their workmanship, enjoys a varied workload, and is committed to providing outstanding customer service.

What You'll Do

As a Carpenter Multi, you'll carry out a wide range of reactive repairs and maintenance tasks across occupied and void properties, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You'll take ownership of jobs from start to finish, aiming for a first-time fix wherever possible while working within agreed timescales and budgets. You'll work closely with colleagues and supervisors, identify when additional trades are required, accurately record job information using electronic systems, and maintain excellent relationships with residents and clients.

What You'll Need

You’ll hold an NVQ or recognised qualification in Carpentry and a full UK driving licence. Experience working within Social Housing is desirable, along with a strong understanding of health and safety practices. We're looking for a reliable and self-motivated individual with excellent practical skills, a high degree of manual dexterity, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. You'll also be comfortable working at height, on uneven ground, and within confined spaces when required.

Why join us?

When you join Town and Country Housing, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

What we offer

Salary of £40,660

• We provide a company van for work and a fuel card
• 25 days, increasing to 28 days at 5-years service and 30 days at 10-years service
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
• Contributory pension scheme with 4% to 10% matched contributions
• Life insurance
• 24/7 digital GP service and counselling helpline (including face-to-face sessions)
• Free annual eye test voucher and contribution towards glasses
• Free annual flu jab
• Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)
• Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping travel, & days out
• Travel loan

Please read before applying

You must have the right to work in the UK; we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

A basic DBS check is required for this role.

This is a full time permanent position, working on site 8am-5pm Monday-Friday.

You will need a full driving licence for this role.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. We will make reasonable adjustments where required throughout the recruitment process. Applicants who require reasonable adjustments to the application process, assessment methods, interview arrangements or other recruitment activities are encouraged to let us know of how we can offer support to enable them to participate fully.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. We will make reasonable adjustments where required throughout the recruitment process. Applicants who require reasonable adjustments to the application process, assessment methods, interview arrangements or other recruitment activities are encouraged to let us know of how we can offer support to enable them to participate fully.

If you have any questions about this role, please email the Talent Team on [e-mail].