Carpenter Multi-Trader

ITS Property Maintenance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card provided

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

ITS Property Maintenance is recruiting a skilled Carpenter Multi-Trader to join the Enfield-based team delivering repairs across housing stock. A full UK driving licence is essential as a company van and fuel card are provided.

The role covers repairs and planned carpentry installations within tenanted and void properties, with multi-trade duties including tiling, plastering, decorating and basic plumbing. This is a resident-conscious, customer-focused position.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry (or equivalent qualifications/time-served).
• Experience in social housing repairs and maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence – essential (van provided).
• Competent using PDA systems and following job instructions electronically.
• Ability to carry out multi-trade duties to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Deliver repairs across tenanted and void social housing properties.
• Undertake planned carpentry installations and remedials.
• Support multi-trade tasks including tiling, minor external works, plastering and decorating, and basic plumbing.
• Work in occupied properties with regard for residents.
• Record works via PDA and manage labour and materials.

Skills

Carpentry

Social housing

Multi-trade

PDA usage

Customer service

Independent work

Education

NVQ Carpentry (Level 2/3)

Tools

PDA systems

Job description

SW-009-PM-305

Carpenter Multi-Trader

Location: North London

Pay: £22- £23 per hour

Company Van and Fuel Card Supplied

Good duration with good likelihood of extension

What you need to bring to the role as the successful applicant

You must have a full UK driving licence as a company vehicle will be supplied

We are working with a reputable contractor on a new housing association repairs contract delivering quality repairs and maintenance installations across housing stock left and right of Enfield. Due to a recent contract win, the contractor is expanding their in-house team and are now looking for a skilled Carpenter Multi-Trader to join their Enfield-based team, delivering general housing repairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering all aspects of repairs across tenanted and void social housing properties
• Undertaking planned carpentry installations and remedials as part of a scheduled upgrade programmes
• Supporting with multi-trade tasks including:
  • Splash back tiling
  • Minor external works
  • Patch plastering and making good
  • Painting and decorating to a professional standard
  • Basic plumbing
• Working in occupied properties with consideration for residents and their homes
• Maintaining excellent customer service and representing the company to a high standard.
• Recording works via PDA system including labour and materials used
• Ensuring all work complies with health and safety protocols and is completed to time and quality KPIs
• Communicating

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a qualified carpenter or time-served with strong carpentry skills.
• Ability to carry out additional multi-trade duties to a high standard (tiling, plumbing, patch plastering, decorating)
• Experience working within the social housing sector, particularly within maintenance or a repairs contract
• Full UK driving licence - essential (company van and fuel card provided)
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry (or equivalent qualifications/time-served)
• Competent using PDA systems and able to follow job instructions electronically
• Strong customer service approach and tidy work ethic
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload across dispersed sites
• Knowledge of SOR codes and planned maintenance delivery standards (desirable)

Package & Benefits

• Pay: £22 - £23 per hour (depending on experience and contract method - CIS or PAYE)
• Van and fuel card provided for work use
• Working hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
• Temp-to-perm route available for the right candidate
• Ongoing training, upskilling and professional development support
• Supportive team environment with progression opportunities

To achieve the upper pay bracket you must show good experience of working on social housing repair contracts.

The advertised rates are based on working CIS but a PAYE and holiday payment method and rate can be discussed, but this will mean a slight reduction in the advertised headline rate.

About ITS Property Maintenance

ITS Property Maintenance specialise in working within the social housing sector where we work with: Housing Association, Local Authority, Direct Labour Organisation, Maintenance Contractors, Estates Department, FM Contractors. Providing Maintenance Trades and Labour Operatives.