Carpenter / Multi-Trader

Wates Group; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and maintenance company in Walton-on-Thames is seeking a Carpenter Multi Trader for their Responsive Maintenance division. In this role, you will carry out various repair and renewal works in social housing environments. The position requires a strong background in carpentry, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving license. You'll work both independently and alongside a supportive team, striving to deliver high-quality service to residents and ensure that all tasks are completed promptly.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carrying out repair and renewal works across various properties.
• Advising your Supervisor when additional trades are needed.
• Completing daily work sheets detailing tasks and materials used.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong customer service mindset

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Education

NVQ L2 in Carpentry or similar trade

Job description

The Vacancy

🛠️Carpenter Multi Trader – Walton-on-Thames (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 Walton-on-Thames 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.
• NVQ L2 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.

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.

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.

Awards

BEST PROJECT

Inside Housing Development Awards

WINNER

2022 Construction News Awards Winner

GOLD AWARD

Investors in People 2022

GOLD AWARD

Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards

TOP 50 EMPLOYERS

2022 Top 50 Employers for Women

WINNER

2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards