Carpenter Multi-Trader

ITS Property Maintenance; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social housing contractor is seeking a Carpenter Multi-Trader to handle repairs and maintenance across properties in North London and Hertfordshire/Essex. You will work independently as well as with other trades, using your carpentry and multi-trade skills to complete various tasks. A company van and fuel are supplied for this role which offers between £22 and £25 per hour with a possibility of permanent placement.

Benefits

Van and fuel supplied

Upskilling and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong carpentry background with ability to carry out multi-trade work.
• Own basic tools and possess a full UK driving licence.
• Experience in occupied residential properties, ideally in social housing.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance of social housing properties.
• Work independently or collaboratively with other trades.
• Document work undertaken and materials used.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Tiling

Painting and decorating

General property maintenance

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Carpentry and Joinery

Tools

110 V power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Carpenter Multi-Trader

£22 – £25 per hour

Working for a social housing contractor. Van and fuel supplied. Long‑term temp role with potential to go temp‑to‑perm. Covers North London and the Hertfordshire/Essex border.

Key Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day occupied repairs and maintenance of social housing properties for a large Local Authority and a medium‑sized Housing Association.
• Carpentry, plumbing, tiling (mainly splash backs), painting and decorating, patch plastering and general property maintenance.
• Work on a job‑to‑job basis over a planned route, meeting contract SLA delivery.
• Collaborate with schedulers and planners, and work both independently or in a team with other trades.
• Complete daily work sheets documenting work undertaken and materials used.
• Advise supervisor on any issues requiring additional support.
• Deliver excellent customer service and support residents with reactive repairs and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Strong carpentry background with the ability to carry out multi‑trade work.
• NVQ Level 2 or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry and Joinery, or “time‑served” qualification.
• Own 110 V power tools and hand tools.
• Basic IT skills – use of a PDA and basic SOR codes knowledge desirable.
• Experience of working in occupied residential properties, ideally in social housing.
• Extensive knowledge of maintenance repair works and ability to manage booked repairs in a dispersed region.
• Ability to adhere to company health and safety guidelines.
• Strong customer service, tidy work ethic, problem‑solving, attention to detail, accountability, initiative, flexibility and adaptability.
• Full UK driving licence (company vehicle supplied).

Hours and Pay

£22 – £25 per hour. Working hours 8 am – 5 pm. Company van supplied with fuel or fuel card.

Development and Support

Upskilling and development opportunities within a positive flexible environment.

About the Employer

ITS Property Maintenance acts as an employment business for this vacancy. We specialise in the social housing sector and work with Housing Associations, Local Authorities, Direct Labour Organisations, Maintenance Contractors, Estates Departments and FM Contractors.