Carpenter Multi Trader

Gilmartins; Enfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van & fuel card

PDA

Branded uniform

Career progression

Job security

Job summary

Gilmartins is recruiting Elite Operatives across North and East London for a Carpenter Multi Trader role with basic plumbing, electrics, patch plastering and tiling skills.

The position offers a £50,000 basic salary, permanent full-time employment, and a company van & fuel card for business use only. PDA, branded uniform, and long-term, local workstreams accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within social housing reactive maintenance.
• Full manual driving licence – no automatic vans available.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience working in occupied properties.
• Relevant trade qualifications where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality work
• Provide excellent customer service
• Work professionally and safely at all times
• Maintain excellent attendance and timekeeping
• Represent the business professionally every day
• Take ownership of jobs from start to finish
• Use PDAs correctly

Skills

Carpenter

Multi-trader

Driving licence

Customer service

Time management

Education

Trade qualifications

Tools

PDA device

Job description

Join Gilmartins as an Elite Operative – Earn £50,000 Basic

Carpenter Multi Trader

Working across North and East London.

We Are Building the Best Trade Team in Social Housing Repairs

Gilmartins is expanding — and we are looking for the very best operatives in the industry to join us as an Elite Operative.

This is not just another trade role.

This is an opportunity to join a company that rewards professionalism, quality, reliability, and leadership.

We are recruiting experienced, high-performing operatives across North and East London - (must be willing to work in all areas) in the following trade:

• Carpenter Multi Trader with basic plumbing, electrics, patch plastering and tiling skills.

£50,000 BASIC SALARY

We are offering:

• £50,000 basic salary
• Permanent, full-time employment, monthly pay
• Company van & fuel card for business use only (no personal use permitted)
• PDA & branded uniform
• Long-term job security with stable, local workstreams
• Career progression opportunities

What Makes a Gilmartins Elite Operative Different?

We are looking for operatives who:

• Take pride in delivering high-quality work
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Complete jobs right first time
• Work professionally and safely at all times
• Communicate effectively with tenants and office teams
• Support and mentor other operatives
• Maintain excellent attendance and timekeeping
• Respect company vehicles, materials, and equipment
• Represent the business professionally every day

This Role Is NOT for Everyone

The Elite Operative role comes with high standards, accountability, and responsibility.

Successful applicants will be expected to:

• Consistently achieve strong KPI performance
• Maintain excellent quality inspection scores
• Demonstrate outstanding reliability and timekeeping
• Keep van stock organised and controlled
• Maintain a clean and professional vehicle
• Follow all health & safety and asbestos procedures
• Use technology and PDAs correctly
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Take ownership of jobs from start to finish

Experience Required

Applicants must have:

• Proven experience within social housing reactive maintenance
• Relevant trade qualifications where applicable
• Full manual driving licence – no automatic vans available
• Strong communication skills
• Experience working in occupied properties
• Ability to work under pressure and manage workloads effectively

Why Join Gilmartins?

At Gilmartins, we self-deliver our contracts using directly employed operatives and specialist local teams. We believe the people on the front line are the face of the business — and we reward the best accordingly.

We are investing heavily into building one of the strongest operational teams in the sector and are looking for ambitious operatives who want to be recognised and rewarded for high performance.

If you are tired of being just another number and genuinely believe you are among the best in your trade, we want to hear from you.

Positions are limited and we are looking to hire immediately for the right candidates.

Join a company where hard work, professionalism, accountability, and quality are genuinely recognised and rewarded