Carpenter / Multi-Trader

WATES; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-owned property maintenance company is seeking a Carpenter Multi Trader in Crawley. In this role, you will perform repair and renewal works across various properties, ensuring high standards of workmanship. Essential qualifications include a Full UK driving licence and L2 NVQ in Carpentry or similar trade. This position requires excellent communication skills and a strong customer service mindset. Join us to make a meaningful impact in social housing maintenance.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Commitment to building communities

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Proven experience in carpentry and multi-trade work.
• Ability to work to high standards of workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repair and renewal works across various properties.
• Advise Supervisor when additional trades are needed.
• Complete daily work sheets detailing tasks and materials used.

Skills

Experience in carpentry

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Customer service mindset

Education

L2 NVQ in Carpentry or similar trade

Job description

The Vacancy

🛠️ Carpenter Multi Trader – Crawley (Responsive Maintenance)

Join the WPS Team – Make a Difference in Social Housing

WPS has an exciting opportunity for a Carpenter Multi Trader to join our Responsive Maintenance division, working from our Crawley office. You’ll be delivering reactive maintenance services to our valued residents as part of a social housing contract.

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out repair and renewal works across various properties.
• Advising your Supervisor when additional trades are needed.
• Working independently or collaboratively with other operatives.
• Completing daily work sheets detailing tasks and materials used.
• Ensuring timely and productive completion of assigned tasks.

🚗 Requirements

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• L2 NVQ in Carpentry or similar trade
• Proven experience in carpentry and multi‑trade work.
• Ability to work to high standards of workmanship and productivity.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong customer service mindset and ability to meet tight deadlines.

💬 Why Join WPS?

At WPS, we’re committed to building communities and improving lives. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values your skills and helps you grow.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us deliver quality maintenance services that truly matter.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offences. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family‑owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.